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title: "Provision of Elecsys(r) Anti-SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 antibody serology assays and related consumables"
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# Provision of Elecsys(r) Anti-SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 antibody serology assays and related consumables

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2aaddf1-319f-423d-98ea-c23cec33f79d

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the purchasing of Elecsys® Anti-SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 antibody serology assays and related consumables by Public Health England (PHE), situated in London, England. This contract was awarded through a selective procurement method via a framework agreement, with a total contract value of £13,464,000. The contract was initiated on 18th May 2020 and was set to conclude on 17th November 2020, with the option for a potential six-month extension. The tender period for bidding ended on 15th May 2020.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the diagnostics sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing diagnostic kits. Companies that specialise in health-related products, especially those focusing on antibody testing or similar biomedical supplies, would find this tender suitable. Engaging in similar future contracts could contribute to their growth within the expanding healthcare industry.

## Notice

In May 2020, the Government has established a new antibody testing programme to provide tens of thousands of antibody tests per day across the United Kingdom: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-offer-antibody-tests-to-health-and-social-care-staff-and-patients-in-england As part of this, and on behalf of the Government, Public Health England (PHE) awarded a contract for supply of Elecsys(r) Anti-SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 antibody serology assays and related consumables to Roche Diagnostics Limited. PHE awarded the contract via direct award under Lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology Framework. The contract shall run until 17th of November 2020 with an option to extend for an additional period of up to 6 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb668ab-1716-41cb-823c-33bcc0b24a30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2020 - 17 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £13,464,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,464,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROCHE DIAGNOSTIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 21:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb668ab-1716-41cb-823c-33bcc0b24a30
- 17 Jun 2020 at 16:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb668ab-1716-41cb-823c-33bcc0b24a30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4fb668ab-1716-41cb-823c-33bcc0b24a30
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  General information about PHE
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e0b32473-cc82-421f-bb62-055887d8a5d9

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-offer-antibody-tests-to-health-and-social-care-staff-and-patients-in-england

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