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Contract for the supply of Reagents for COVID testing Turnkey Lab to the University of Birmingham

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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20 Jan 2021 at 15:48

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham conducted a procurement process for the contract titled "Contract for the supply of Reagents for COVID testing Turnkey Lab," with a total value of £495,183.24. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically identified as diagnostic kits within the CPV classification. The contract was awarded on 17th November 2020, and the contract period ran from 25th November 2020 to 26th March 2021. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating a streamlined process for this urgent supply need.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and laboratory supplies sectors, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic kits and medical reagents. Suppliers with experience in supplying goods to educational institutions or healthcare providers would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. As the focus on public health and COVID testing remains high, businesses that can offer innovative and reliable solutions in this field are well-positioned to grow and secure future contracts.

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Notice Title

Contract for the supply of Reagents for COVID testing Turnkey Lab to the University of Birmingham

Notice Description

Reagents for COVID testing Turnkey Lab

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14f64db1-1a40-4a81-acf5-d609b2e48427
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a38d554d-dbc1-4aad-a23d-9d251e796ae4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Direct Award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£495,183 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£495,183 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
25 Nov 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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