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Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody test

NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT

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06 Apr 2021 at 09:40

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06 Apr 2021 at 09:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing" services, classified under blood analysis services. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract effective from 31st March 2020 until 31st March 2021, now recently modified to extend until 31st March 2022. The contract has a total value of £275,000 and is being executed in the United Kingdom, with Public Health England as the awarded supplier. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical testing and laboratory services. Companies with expertise in SARS-CoV-2 testing, particularly in antibody and PCR testing, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. This need arises from the ongoing demand for effective COVID-19 response measures, indicating potential for business growth within the healthcare sector, especially for firms capable of delivering rapid and reliable testing solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody test

Notice Description

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are leading the Convalescent Plasma programme to explore the efficacy of donated plasma in the treatment of severe COVID-19 disease. Plasma will be donated by individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 disease and those plasma units with a sufficiently high level of antibody will be used as a treatment. Public Health England (PHE) will be carrying out Testing on the Materials on behalf of NHSBT. This will involve a SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody Testing service (using a CE-marked assay) to NHSBT to enable the identification of convalescent plasma donations with sufficient level of antibody. Duration extended from 31st March 2021 to 31st March 2022 to allow for testing of c. 7000 research samples from the RECOVERY clinical trial. Additional information: Total value of original VEAT notice and this Modification notice is PS380,000

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cc18a175-b587-49ff-b9ab-7c4e58f6d47c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6763-cc31-421e-9863-55082ab81c6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Other - Modification Notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85111810 - Blood analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£655,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-2 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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 7QH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Filton
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

Further Information

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