Award

Oct 20-Mar 21 SARS-CoV-2 positive control supply

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Award

07 Dec 2020 at 11:53

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves The University of Birmingham, seeking to procure COVID testing capacity through the supply of diagnostic supplies. The tender, titled "Oct 20-Mar 21 SARS-CoV-2 positive control supply," is classified under the goods category and had a contract value of £76,050. The procurement method employed was a direct award. The tender period ended on 8 October 2020, with the contract period commencing on 13 October 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The delivery location is Birmingham, postcode B15 2TT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on diagnostic supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can scale effectively to meet demand. Companies specialising in the production and supply of COVID-related testing kits and laboratory equipment may find this contract particularly appealing as they seek to grow their footprint in the healthcare sector. The contract has already been awarded to Qnostics Ltd, but similar future opportunities are likely to arise as public health needs evolve.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Oct 20-Mar 21 SARS-CoV-2 positive control supply

Notice Description

Supply for the Turnkey Labs to deliver COVID testing capacity as a dedicated lab in the College of MDS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b8677940-b3cd-4d33-9e59-da3789d1cc05
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c82927d-7d57-4ac3-9ae5-9ed319f776a2
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

CPV Codes

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£76,050 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Peter Nobbs
Contact Email
p.k.g.nobbs@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

QNOSTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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