Published date: 6 January 2023

This notice was replaced on 6 January 2023

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Early engagement (published 6 January 2023, last edited 10 January 2023)

Closed early engagement


Contract summary

Industry

  • Laboratory services - 71900000

Location of contract

SW1P 3JR

Procurement reference

CF-1263100D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

6 January 2023

Closing date

17 January 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

UKHSA is in the process of developing its approach to pandemic preparedness for pathogens (known and unknown) in the future.

This RFI is seeking to develop UKHSA's understanding of the feasibility of different contracting models for the provision of high volume, high throughput PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) diagnostic testing capacity in a manner which delivers a value for money and scalable service. The RFI will form part of UKHSA's preparedness plans and is not part of a procurement process.

The issuance of this RFI does not constitute a sourcing exercise and no contracts are anticipated to be awarded because of the information provided, nor will the Authority pay any costs incurred by respondents in the preparation of a response to this RFI.

Should you wish to respond to this Request for Information, please complete the response questionnaire which is found at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/ProSpend__CS_ContractPage?SearchType=Projects&uid=a078d000004wARiAAM&searchStr=&sortStr=Recently+Published&page=1&filters=&County=

About the buyer

Contact name

Natalie Polybank

Address

Noble House
17 Smith Square
SW1P 3JR
GB

Email

natalie.polybank@ukhsa.gov.uk