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OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care Test

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has awarded a contract for the procurement of OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care Test. The tender was awarded to Invitech Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited tender with an award procedure without prior publication. The contract has a value of £36,000 and was signed on 16th March 2023. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded on 4th May 2023. The location for delivery is All Wales in the Health category.

This tender for the OraQuick Hepatitis C test provides opportunities for suppliers in the health industry, especially those offering medical testing equipment. Businesses that can provide high-quality, CE marked technology for rapid antibody tests may find this tender particularly suitable. Considering the nature of the product and its specificity, suppliers with expertise in medical diagnostics and quality control reagents could compete effectively in this contracting process.

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Notice Title

OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care Test

Notice Description

OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care test

Lot Information

Lot 1

OraQuick HCV test detects antibodies against hepatitis C virus and can be used on oral fluid, finger stick blood, venous blood, plasma or serum, giving results in 20-40 minutes. Eleven published studies showed that the OraQuick HCV has very high sensitivity and specificity

Procurement Information

The OraQuick HCV test detects antibodies against hepatitis C virus and can be used on oral fluid, finger stick blood, venous blood, plasma or serum, giving results in 20-40 minutes. Eleven published studies showed that the OraQuick HCV has very high sensitivity and specificity. There are no alternative suppliers who have the CE marked technology for the OraQuick HCV rapid antibody test. As such, there are no identified alternative suppliers who can complete all of the following elements as one test: - The OraQuick HCV rapid antibody test plus absorbent packet - An OraQuick HCV developer solution (0.75ml phosphate buffered saline solution containing polymers and a antimicrobial agent) - Reusable test stands - Collection loops - Package insert - Rapid HCV results ready in 20-40 minutes - The OraQuick HCV test comes with quality control reagents include: - When each new operator is using the kit - Whenever a new test it lot is opened - Whenever the kit storage area falls outside of 2C-30C - Whenever the kit testing area fall outside of 15C-37C

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-130063
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130063
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£216,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
Emma Burns
Contact Email
emma.burns@wales.nhs.uk, emma.lane@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02921508264, +44 1745366812

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL33 Conwy and Denbighshire
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Denbighshire
Electoral Ward
Bodelwyddan
Westminster Constituency
Clwyd North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVITECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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