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title: "PURCON 1058 Developing a Home User Test Kit - AWARD"
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# PURCON 1058 Developing a Home User Test Kit - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4618a5cc-6abe-4249-9a35-d18edbf18d8e

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has awarded a contract for the development and manufacturing of a home user diagnostics kit based on lateral flow or similar technology. The tender, named "PURCON 1058 Developing a Home User Test Kit," falls under the research and experimental development services category (CPV code: 73100000). The contract period runs from December 12, 2022, to November 11, 2023, with the tender period ending on November 25, 2022. The procurement was an open procedure, with Edinburgh Genetics Limited winning the contract.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in research and experimental development services to engage in the development of home-user diagnostics kits. Companies with expertise in lateral flow or enzyme assays technologies may find this opportunity particularly suitable for growth. The University of East Anglia, the buying organisation, located in Norwich, United Kingdom, has played a key role in fostering this collaborative procurement process aimed at advancing innovative diagnostic solutions for public health.

## Notice

Tender for the development, proofing and up-scaled manufacturing of a home user diagnostics kit based on lateral flow or similar technology. A full list of the diagnostic tests will be provided once an NDA has been signed. Purpose: Developing a home-user diagnostics kit based on lateral flow, enzyme assays or similar technology based on existing protocols. The project involves several steps: Proof of concept: Establish suitable assay layouts, reagents and chemical reactions based on existing but not optimised protocols. Configuration of simple tests to show utility and initial investigation into potential designs. Feasibility: Refinement of the assay format(s), establishing working protocols and prototypes in an LFT/pad environment to meet both test performance and cost requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d61e5e-3381-4ba8-a80b-f978dca83eb4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 11 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDINBURGH GENETICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2023 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d61e5e-3381-4ba8-a80b-f978dca83eb4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62d61e5e-3381-4ba8-a80b-f978dca83eb4
  23rd January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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