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UKHSA_Scientific - Antibodies for Vaccine TaskForce

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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13 Apr 2023 at 15:24

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12 Jan 2022 at 14:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency awarded a contract to Stratech Scientific Limited for the supply of antibodies for the Vaccine TaskForce. The contract falls under the 'Laboratory reagents' category with a value of £250,000. The procurement method used was selective, with call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from January 10, 2022, to January 10, 2024. The buying organization, UK Health Security Agency, is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the laboratory reagents industry to supply critical components for vaccine-related research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the suitability for SMEs highlighted in the tender. The direct award under the framework illustrates an efficient procurement process carried out by the UK Health Security Agency for this specific contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA_Scientific - Antibodies for Vaccine TaskForce

Notice Description

UKHSA Awarded a contract for the supply of antibodies to Stratech Scientific Limited via Lot 1 of LAB4042 SU Framework. A polyclonal antibody is a critical component of a validated microneutralisation assay we have developed and implemented at Porton. The assay is used to test samples from SARS-CoV-2 clinical trials, to assess the potential of variants of concern to evade vaccines and to support pre-clinical work on the efficacy of developmental vaccines and therapeutics. The assay was developed using an antibody that was sourced from Stratech and to maintain the validated status of the assay we need to continue to have a supply of the same reagent. Any change to the reagent used required a significant amount of bridging work and potential revalidation (weeks to months) to demonstrate equivalence between the Stratech reagent and the potential replacement which is unlikely to be cost effective. For the reasons above, we awarded the contract to Stratech via Direct award under the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-39531f70-ca9c-4f2a-80dd-05332083121a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e3be449-5f7d-4f75-ba47-a7e092839658
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 10 Jan 2024 2-3 years
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 HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STRATECH SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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