Award

Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing

NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT

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16 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant, which is currently in the Award stage for the contract titled "Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as blood analysis services (CPV code 85111810). It is located in the UK and was signed on 16th March 2021, with a contract period that extends until 31st March 2022. The contract aims to provide testing services necessary for identifying convalescent plasma donations with adequate antibody levels to treat severe COVID-19 disease.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and laboratory services sectors, particularly those experienced in blood analysis and relevant testing services. Companies that have expertise in PCR and antibody testing will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The capacity to handle samples efficiently and meet regulatory requirements will be crucial, as this contract entails collaboration with Public Health England, which oversees the testing execution in alignment with NHSBT's requirements.

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Notice Title

Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing

Notice Description

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029c67
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005366-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jess.allen@nhsbt.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1179217253

Buyer Location

Locality
FILTON, BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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