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ELISpot and FluoroSpot kits and reagents

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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26 Feb 2025 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has completed the procurement process for the supply of ELISpot and FluoroSpot kits and reagents, classified under diagnostic kits (CPV 33141625) and laboratory reagents (CPV 33696500). This process, marked by the tag "award" and "contract," culminated in the direct award of the contract to Mabtech AB for the ongoing supply of these kits over a one-year term, effective from 20th February 2025, with an option to extend the contract for an additional year. The procurement was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition due to the technical necessity of using Mabtech's compatible OEM supplies to ensure consistency and compliance with ongoing testing protocols at UKHSA's laboratory in Porton Down, Salisbury, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in the production and supply of specific laboratory equipment and reagents, particularly those capable of ensuring compatibility and regulatory compliance. Companies involved in the health security and diagnostic industry, especially those with expertise in delivering bespoke equipment and reagents that meet stringent testing and regulatory standards, would find this contract advantageous. Given the precise technical requirements and the long-term potential for contract extension, businesses that can offer reliable, consistent, and high-quality products would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders issued by the UKHSA.

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Notice Title

ELISpot and FluoroSpot kits and reagents

Notice Description

This VEAT notice indicates that the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) intends to directly award a contract to Mabtech AB for the purchase of Elispot and Fluorospot for on-going use with their specific laboratory over a one-year period.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKHSA requires to purchase Elispot and Fluorospot kits from Mabtech AB for ongoing use with their specific laboratory equipment over a 1-year period. The laboratory equipment supplied by Mabtech must use their own OEM supplies due to equipment compatibility and ongoing testing results compliance.
It must be noted that if the test kits or equipment change mid-study, this would require protocol amendments and discussions with regulatory agencies to inform them of protocol changes and study deviations. This could lead to delays in results, as new impact assessments would need to be made, detailing the change and obtaining the necessary regulatory approvals. These changes must align with the same products used previously to maintain continuity of test data; otherwise, we risk introducing potential ambiguity into the test results.
Therefore, a decision has been made to enter into a 1-year agreement with Mabtech AB for this procurement, with a 1-year extension option available.

Options: 1 year contract extension option available.

Procurement Information

Competition is absent for technical reasons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e801
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007242-2025
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 procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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