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Procurement of an assay to measure severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in human blood samples for the UK Biobank study of seroprevalence of COVID-19

UK BIOBANK LTD

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Award

23 Jun 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Biobank Ltd, seeking suppliers for an assay to measure antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, as part of a study on COVID-19 seroprevalence. The process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 5th June 2020, for a total value of £1,560,000. The contract period spans from 5th June 2020 to 4th June 2021, focusing on the medical analysis services category within the North West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement was conducted using a limited procurement method, with the contract awarded without prior publication of a contract notice.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical analysis services, particularly those that can provide assays for antibody measurement. Companies with expertise in diagnostics and laboratory services would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, especially those looking to support urgent public health responses and initiatives, particularly in the context of infectious diseases like COVID-19.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of an assay to measure severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) antibodies in human blood samples for the UK Biobank study of seroprevalence of COVID-19

Notice Description

UK Biobank is conducting a study of seroprevalence of COVID-19 in the population of up to 20,000 of its participants and their adult children and grandchildren (the "Study"). The Study (which is funded by the Department of Health and Social Care) aims to collect blood samples from study participants each month for an initial period of six months and measure these samples to assess the extent of previous infection with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (by measuring blood antibodies) in different locations and age groups across the UK. In order to enable the Study, UK Biobank needed a supplier to provide an assay which could be used to measure blood antibodies. There was an urgent need to identify a supplier of an assay to enable UK Biobank to design the study - in particular the method of blood collection - to enable the study to start without delay. The study needed to start as soon as possible to enable UK Biobank to report the assay results to DHSC to assist the DHSC in its monitoring of COVID-19 in the population as part of its urgent public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Whilst it is UK Biobank that has entered into the contract directly with the assay supplier, the DHSC will be remunerating the supplier direct (rather than payment being made through UK Biobank)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0d64174d-5a40-4ac9-aa18-8d62d7c68b05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48549b7d-8cc7-4667-895e-ff95fc1502c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20205 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 2020 - 4 Jun 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK BIOBANK LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STOCKPORT
Postcode
SK3 0SA
Post Town
Stockport
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD35 Greater Manchester South East
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Stockport
Electoral Ward
Davenport & Cale Green
Westminster Constituency
Stockport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CHANCELLOR MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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