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title: "Ultraplex 1-step Toughmix"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d435833-ff3e-477a-87c6-3cb6ea80d833"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# Ultraplex 1-step Toughmix

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d435833-ff3e-477a-87c6-3cb6ea80d833

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## Summary

The University of Nottingham has recently completed a procurement process for the "Ultraplex 1-step Toughmix," which is categorised under medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to its critical nature for the university's ongoing COVID-19 asymptomatic testing service. The contract, valued at £47,680.52, was awarded to VWR International Ltd effective from 1st November 2021. The delivery location is in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 29th October 2021. The procurement process has now reached the award stage, and the award notice was published on 16th May 2022.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs with expertise in medical equipment or pharmaceuticals, to expand their market reach, especially those that can provide similar products for health services. The necessity of continuity in the supply for critical health-related services highlights the demand for reliable suppliers who can ensure prompt delivery and compliance with health standards. Companies focused on innovative medical solutions or those with existing relationships in the healthcare sector may find a suitable avenue to foster growth through future tenders and contracts promoted by the University of Nottingham.

## Notice

There is a single distributor with the rights to sell this item (VWR), it is also for continuity as we would not be able to switch to a different product, and this item is also for COVID-19 issues as we require it for the continued running of the UoN COVID asymptomatic testing service and is critical to sample testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd2bf71-3587-44a6-ab97-07dd8d027149 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2021 - 1 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £47,680 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,680 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 16 May 2022 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd2bf71-3587-44a6-ab97-07dd8d027149

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0dd2bf71-3587-44a6-ab97-07dd8d027149
  16th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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