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Procurement of blood collection kits for the UK Biobank study of seroprevalence of COVID-19

UK BIOBANK LTD

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25 May 2020 at 16:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Biobank Ltd is conducting a procurement process for the supply of blood collection kits vital for its study on the seroprevalence of COVID-19. This tender, titled "Procurement of blood collection kits for the UK Biobank study of seroprevalence of COVID-19", falls under the medical consumables industry category, specifically classified as disposable non-chemical medical consumables. The procurement method employed is limited, with the contract awarded on 23 April 2020, valued at £474,000, and running until 23 October 2020. The delivery is required to the North West region of England, and the tender process was completed prior to the 1 January 2020 deadline.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical consumables, particularly those capable of providing rapid and efficient supply of testing kits. Companies that are nimble and can meet urgent demands, especially those with experience in healthcare supply chains, would be well-positioned to compete. The nature of this contract suggests that firms with established distribution capabilities and compliance with healthcare regulations could leverage this opportunity for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of blood collection kits for the UK Biobank study of seroprevalence of COVID-19

Notice Description

UK Biobank ("UKB") 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 for an initial period of 6 months 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, UKB needed a supplier to provide testing kits which could be mailed to study participants and safely returned to UKB's laboratory in Cheadle before testing. There was an urgent need to secure supply of kits (which are globally in high demand) to enable the study to go ahead without delay. Med DX were identified as a supplier who were able to provide these kits to enable the Study to commence within the required urgent timeframe.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-63d6e6e8-8aed-49d9-81c2-286511ceea34
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48589b81-942a-4052-b9e5-c64626a812c9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141000 - Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£474,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£474,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
22 Apr 2020 - 23 Oct 2020 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

MEDDX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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