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title: "PHE_Scientific_Development of an Ovine Polyclonal Immunoglobulin Therapy."
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# PHE_Scientific_Development of an Ovine Polyclonal Immunoglobulin Therapy.

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54f5f6ce-5a73-4e84-a2f4-5b01513f52b3

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Public Health England focuses on the development of an ovine polyclonal immunoglobulin therapy to combat COVID-19, classified under goods in the peptones and protein substances category. The tender period for submission ended on 16 April 2020, with the contract period spanning from 17 April 2020 to 16 April 2021. The procurement method followed was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action, with a total contract value of £26,523. The location of delivery for this procurement was in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the life sciences and pharmaceuticals sector, particularly those specialising in antibody development and biotherapeutics. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the capabilities to develop rapid therapeutic solutions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially those that align with public health initiatives and emergency response requirements.

## Notice

This requirement was to develop a rapid and effective therapy against infection by developing an ovine immunoglobulin treatment against the spike protein of Covid 19. Additional information: PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the COVID -19 outbreak for the research of therapeutic antibodies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944834b2-12a7-4e1a-b7b5-e976a2fe12f8 |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2020 - 16 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,523 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,523 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE NATIVE ANTIGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24956000 - Peptones and protein substances

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2021 at 13:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944834b2-12a7-4e1a-b7b5-e976a2fe12f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/944834b2-12a7-4e1a-b7b5-e976a2fe12f8
  9th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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