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title: "Oct 20-Mar 21 SARS-CoV-2 positive control supply"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2020-12-07"
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# Oct 20-Mar 21 SARS-CoV-2 positive control supply

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8677940-b3cd-4d33-9e59-da3789d1cc05

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University of Birmingham, seeking to procure COVID testing capacity through the supply of diagnostic supplies. The tender, titled "Oct 20-Mar 21 SARS-CoV-2 positive control supply," is classified under the goods category and had a contract value of £76,050. The procurement method employed was a direct award. The tender period ended on 8 October 2020, with the contract period commencing on 13 October 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2021. The delivery location is Birmingham, postcode B15 2TT.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on diagnostic supplies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can scale effectively to meet demand. Companies specialising in the production and supply of COVID-related testing kits and laboratory equipment may find this contract particularly appealing as they seek to grow their footprint in the healthcare sector. The contract has already been awarded to Qnostics Ltd, but similar future opportunities are likely to arise as public health needs evolve.

## Notice

Supply for the Turnkey Labs to deliver COVID testing capacity as a dedicated lab in the College of MDS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c82927d-7d57-4ac3-9ae5-9ed319f776a2 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,050 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,050 |
| 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 | QNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 11:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c82927d-7d57-4ac3-9ae5-9ed319f776a2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c82927d-7d57-4ac3-9ae5-9ed319f776a2
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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