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title: "C212041 Reagents used in the detection of SARS-CoV-2"
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# C212041 Reagents used in the detection of SARS-CoV-2

Buyer: UKHSA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-663260fb-ba29-4d49-a479-3d45dc5197dd

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for the purchase of laboratory reagents titled "C212041 Reagents used in the detection of SARS-CoV-2". The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £13,493.5 GBP, with a contract period from 28th September 2023 to 31st May 2025. The awarding organisation is UKHSA, located at 10 South Colonnade, London, E14 4PU.

This tender for laboratory reagents by UKHSA can provide business growth opportunities for suppliers involved in pre-clinical evaluation of vaccines and countermeasures. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the laboratory reagents industry would be well-suited to compete. The deadline for the tender period was 14th September 2023, and the contract was awarded on 28th September 2023 to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LTD based in Paisley. This opportunity is beneficial for businesses looking to supply reagents for pathogen detection and analysis processes.

## Notice

This contract covers the purchase of reagents that are used as part of the analysis workflow for pre-clinical evaluation of vaccines and countermeasures. These reagents will also be used to work up future assays for pathogens other than SARS-CoV-2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdea8ac-3c8b-44ec-b495-fba5ba677875 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2023 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,493 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,493 |
| 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 | UKHSA |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdea8ac-3c8b-44ec-b495-fba5ba677875

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bdea8ac-3c8b-44ec-b495-fba5ba677875
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10718a8e-8482-44f4-be45-e783b5c16edf
  C212041 - Life Technologies Contract Final_Redacted

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