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title: "UK Antibodies Supply"
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# UK Antibodies Supply

Buyer: THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b2a2b90-72ab-4469-9cc9-dfcdd77616c5

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in the UK is currently overseeing a procurement titled "UK Antibodies Supply," focused on the pharmaceutical industry. This tender is in the active stage, with a key deadline for submissions set for 23 December 2020. The awarded contract is anticipated to span from 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2022, aiming to ensure the production of up to 1.5 million doses of antibody cocktail annually under Good Manufacturing Practice. Delivery can be accommodated to various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly those that can meet high standards of Good Manufacturing Practice. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those with capabilities in antibody production and associated supply chain management. The initiative not only aims to bolster local manufacturing resilience in response to COVID-19 but also invites businesses to explore collaboration opportunities that could lead to substantial growth in the pharmaceutical sector.

## Notice

COVID-19 requires over 500,000 'at risk' people in the UK to be protected via antibody prophylaxis as they are unlikely to benefit from a vaccine. Demand for antibody prophylaxis is estimated at up to 1.5million 1g doses of an antibody cocktail (containing two antibodies @0.5g each) per annum. Current UK manufacturing supply chains do not have capacity to produce these levels. To secure this and ensure the UK is best placed to respond to future requirements, by assuring supply chain resilience and access, the Department is seeking to engage the market to explore how UK antibody manufacturing capability can be developed. The target is for capability to reach 1.5m 1g doses of antibody cocktail pa under Good Manufacturing Process by the end of Q2 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb745683-b597-4216-9773-43eebf22c784 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY (BEIS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 19:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb745683-b597-4216-9773-43eebf22c784

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb745683-b597-4216-9773-43eebf22c784
  19th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=535012293
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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