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title: "UK SBS Bio-plex Human Cytokine Kits"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e4845f1-c96e-4575-bd69-831919ce300e"
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buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2017-03-28"
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# UK SBS Bio-plex Human Cytokine Kits

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e4845f1-c96e-4575-bd69-831919ce300e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is based in Swindon, England. The tender titled "UK SBS Bio-plex Human Cytokine Kits" falls under the medical kits category. The procurement method is classified as limited, indicating that the award was made without prior publication of a contract notice. The tender period concluded on 28 March 2017, and the awarded contract spans from 29 March 2017 to 12 May 2017, with a total contract value of £58,966.97.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical kits, particularly those smaller enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the requirements of the MRC in Gambia. Companies specialising in biotechnology or medical supplies will find this a suitable avenue for growth, especially those capable of providing innovative products for research and development in healthcare. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their visibility and standing within the procurement landscape.

## Notice

MRC Gambia requires 20 kits from BioRad for Th1/Th2 cytokine analysis of 600 samples from TB patients. The funding is through the developmental gap fund (MRC) in order to validate biomarkers discovered for development of a rapid TB test, for which there is a patent pending. This was published in the ERJ in 2014.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4758dc81-13dd-4b7a-9668-015ea2a89f3f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2017 - 12 May 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £58,966 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £58,966 |
| 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SNC BIO-RAD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141620 - Medical kits

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4758dc81-13dd-4b7a-9668-015ea2a89f3f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4758dc81-13dd-4b7a-9668-015ea2a89f3f
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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