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title: "Supply of TAQPATH COVID-19 CE-IVD KIT P2708808 to the University of Birmingham"
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# Supply of TAQPATH COVID-19 CE-IVD KIT P2708808 to the University of Birmingham

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93f3a0fa-3063-4fb8-a7e8-3e6d67c05b81

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply of the TAQPATH COVID-19 CE-IVD KIT P2708808, aimed at enhancing COVID testing capacity within the College of Medical and Dental Sciences. The procurement was initiated under a tender process, concluding with an active award on 22 September 2020, with the total value of the contract amounting to £920,080. The contract period lasted from 15 October 2020 to 30 October 2020, and the relevant service was classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and medical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find considerable potential, especially given the emphasis on enhancing healthcare infrastructure in response to the pandemic. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and efficient services in laboratory testing are well-positioned to benefit from such public procurement contracts, fostering their growth in a rapidly evolving market.

## Notice

Supply of (TAQPATH COVID-19 CE-IVD KIT P2708808) Turnkey Labs to deliver COVID testing capacity as a dedicated lab in the College of MDS. This order was purchased following government guidance (Procurement Policy Note - Responding to COVID-19)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa0acd2-2035-4266-a345-f26bf7359297 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £920,080 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £920,080 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 14:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa0acd2-2035-4266-a345-f26bf7359297

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aaa0acd2-2035-4266-a345-f26bf7359297
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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