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title: "COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2023-08-28"
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# COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734755

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data" in the services category. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, and the contract has been awarded to The James Hutton Institute. The tender involved the analysis of COVID-19 RNA in wastewater to understand prevalence levels and support outbreak response decisions. The contract value is £112,915, and it was signed on 28th August 2023 in Glasgow, UK.

This procurement opportunity can benefit businesses providing services related to biostatistical analysis and wastewater monitoring. The Scottish Government's requirement for ongoing support in COVID-19 wastewater analysis presents a substantial opportunity for businesses with expertise in environmental data analysis and reporting. The contract entails providing biostatistical analysis related to COVID-19 prevalence data, offering a chance for specialised service providers to contribute to public health initiatives in Scotland.

## Notice

The Scottish Government is placing a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Data from wastewater testing has been used in Scotland to complement existing case testing, to confirm case trends or provide an alternative means of surveillance as it is a COVID-19 indicator that is independent of healthcare-seeking behaviours and access to clinical testing. Wastewater Monitoring is an important alternative source of SARS-CoV-2 data in the absence of mass community testing. Wastewater samples are building a picture of SARS-CoV-2 prevalence in Scotland. Ongoing biostatistical support is required to analyse levels of COVID-19 RNA in wastewater from the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), refine analytical methodology and explain wastewater findings. This information is used as an independent resource to further understand national and local prevalence levels and support outbreak response decisions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486940 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £115,653 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £112,915 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8JX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79723000 - Waste analysis services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486940
- 9 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480785

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480785
  COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486940
  COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data - The Scottish Government is placing a contract with an external service provider for the provision of COVID-19 Wastewater Biostatistical Analysis and Reporting of Prevalence Data.

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