Catering Services
Estimated value
£1.0m
Awarded value
£1.0m
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
13 Apr 2021
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.
Scope
- Reference
- MT222558
- Total value
- £1,000,000 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 08 Mar 2021 to 07 Mar 2022
- CPV classifications
- 55520000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 13 Jan 2021, 12:00 pm
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£1.0m
Award date
12 Apr 2021
Contract start
08 Mar 2021
Contract end
07 Mar 2022