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title: "Provision of IgM Affinity Matrix"
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# Provision of IgM Affinity Matrix

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af172648-39eb-4d11-a5de-0cc2e886fb5f

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## Summary

The Public Health England (PHE) is currently seeking proposals for the provision of IgM Affinity Matrix, an affinity chromatography resin required for research purposes within the National Infection Service Laboratories. This procurement process is classified under the goods category with a total contract value of £30,000, and it is open for submissions until 4th March 2020. The procurement will follow an open procedure, and the resultant contract is expected to commence on 5th March 2020 and remain valid until 31st March 2023. This opportunity is located in the United Kingdom and is directed at suppliers capable of delivering resin in 500ml batches that meet specific technical specifications.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory consumables, particularly those specialising in affinity chromatography products. SMEs with expertise in providing biopharmaceutical reagents or similar goods would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the specifications demand proven efficacy in IgM depletion from human plasma, making it paramount for interested suppliers to demonstrate compliance with the stated requirements. Businesses with a solid track record in scientific research and development may also benefit greatly from this procurement process.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to purchase affinity chromatography resin to perform the depletion of IgM from human plasma at the 500ml-1L litre scale. This product is for the Pathogen Immunology Group within National Infection Service (NIS) Laboratories research department. PHE requires the IgM affinity resin to support the chromatography process developed in house. The requirement must meet the following mandatory specifications for IgM affinity resin - Must be available in 500ml batches. - Must have proven track record for the depletion of IgM from human plasma at the 500ml scale. - Must provide consistent IgM depletion without activation of either the Complement cascade or the coagulation pathway at the 500ml scale. - Must withstand harsh sanitisation regimes without any loss of efficacy with heavy, sustained use. If you feel that you can meet the above requirements or would like more information, then please contact Aysel Sarzosa Aysel.Sarzosa@phe.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d62c08-6276-4bff-80fc-d1721c40df26 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 19522000 - Resins
- 24956000 - Peptones and protein substances

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 16:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d62c08-6276-4bff-80fc-d1721c40df26
- 20 Feb 2020 at 17:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d62c08-6276-4bff-80fc-d1721c40df26

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38d62c08-6276-4bff-80fc-d1721c40df26
  24th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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