Published date: 11 December 2020

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 January 2021, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Catering services - 55520000

Location of contract

East Midlands

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

MT221375

Published date

11 December 2020

Closing date

13 January 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

5 March 2021

Contract end date

5 March 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

UK Biocentre's laboratories in Milton Keynes are being used to analyse swab samples to support the national effort against the coronavirus pandemic. They are one of the three Lighthouse Labs - the biggest network of diagnostic testing facilities the UK has ever seen.Operations have expanded rapidly to analyse swab samples to determine whether COVID-19 is present, and capacity requirements are continuing to increase over time . We have repurposed existing laboratories and built new ones to provide the capacity required for such a significant undertaking.In order to achieve the sample throughput required, laboratory operations are 24/7. To reduce the requirement for staff to leave site and maximise productivity, UKBC provide staff with food and drink and set times throughout the day.

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About the buyer

Address

Unit 2-3 Bradbourne Drive, Java Park, , Tilbrook
Milton Keynes
MK7 8AT
England

Email

tenders@ukbiocentre.com

Website

www.ukbiocentre.com