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title: "IRLA Antibodies and Sera (and other related matrices) for Research Purpose"
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# IRLA Antibodies and Sera (and other related matrices) for Research Purpose

Buyer: SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-50b2fb5b-759c-4660-b28c-153eec0f23c2

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## Summary

The Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) is involved in the procurement process for "IRLA Antibodies and Sera (and other related matrices) for Research Purpose," which aims to supply a variety of antibodies and sera for research. This open procedure falls under the goods category, specifically immune sera and immunoglobulins, with a total contract value of £80 million. The contract period commenced on 1st July 2017 and will conclude on 30th June 2021. The procurement stage is complete, with the award announced on 26th June 2017. This agreement is exclusive to current participants of six higher education consortia, namely APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, and SUPC.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the scientific and research sectors, particularly those specialising in the supply of biological materials such as antibodies and immunoglobulins. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in research supply are well-suited to compete, especially those aligned with the consortia's needs. The large budget and established networks within the higher education community imply substantial prospects for growth and partnership, particularly for those delivering innovative research solutions in the life sciences.

## Notice

The supply of a range of antibodies and sera (including other matrices) for Research Purpose only.This agreement is open only to current members of the 6 participating higher education consortia, APUC, HEPCW, LUPC, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb8ace7-4758-4f04-8c6f-b9338564e8cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2017 - 30 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000,000 |
| 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 | SOUTHERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM (SUPC) |
| Locality | READING |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG6 6BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ16 Berkshire West |
| Local authority | Wokingham |
| Electoral ward | Hillside |
| Westminster constituency | Earley and Woodley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | 2B SCIENTIFIC; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ANTIBODY SUPPLY SERVICE; BECTON, DICKINSON; BIO-TECHNE; BIOLEGEND; BIOSERV; EUROGENTEC; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; GENERON; INSIGHT BIOTECHNOLOGY; LIFE SCIENCE GROUP; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; MILTENYI BIOTEC; NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS (UK; OXFORD BIOSYSTEMS; PEPROTECH; PROTEINTECH EUROPE; RANDOX LABORATORIES; SIGMA-ALDRICH; ST JOHN'S LABORATORY; STRATECH SCIENTIFIC; TAKARA BIO EUROPE; TOKYO CHEMICAL INDUSTRY; UNIVERSAL BIOLOGICALS; VECTOR LABORATORIES; VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651500 - Immune sera and immunoglobulins

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2017 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb8ace7-4758-4f04-8c6f-b9338564e8cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0eb8ace7-4758-4f04-8c6f-b9338564e8cf
  21st August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.mytenders.org/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG146330
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supc.ac.uk

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