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title: "Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody test"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-04-06"
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# Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody test

Buyer: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc18a175-b587-49ff-b9ab-7c4e58f6d47c

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## Summary

The NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing" services, classified under blood analysis services. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract effective from 31st March 2020 until 31st March 2021, now recently modified to extend until 31st March 2022. The contract has a total value of £275,000 and is being executed in the United Kingdom, with Public Health England as the awarded supplier. The procurement method used was a negotiated procedure without prior publication.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in medical testing and laboratory services. Companies with expertise in SARS-CoV-2 testing, particularly in antibody and PCR testing, would be well-suited to pursue similar contracts. This need arises from the ongoing demand for effective COVID-19 response measures, indicating potential for business growth within the healthcare sector, especially for firms capable of delivering rapid and reliable testing solutions.

## Notice

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are leading the Convalescent Plasma programme to explore the efficacy of donated plasma in the treatment of severe COVID-19 disease. Plasma will be donated by individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 disease and those plasma units with a sufficiently high level of antibody will be used as a treatment. Public Health England (PHE) will be carrying out Testing on the Materials on behalf of NHSBT. This will involve a SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody Testing service (using a CE-marked assay) to NHSBT to enable the identification of convalescent plasma donations with sufficient level of antibody. Duration extended from 31st March 2021 to 31st March 2022 to allow for testing of c. 7000 research samples from the RECOVERY clinical trial. Additional information: Total value of original VEAT notice and this Modification notice is PS380,000

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6763-cc31-421e-9863-55082ab81c6c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Other - Modification Notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £655,000 |
| 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 | NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 7QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2021 at 09:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6763-cc31-421e-9863-55082ab81c6c
- 6 Apr 2021 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6322143c-0982-4edc-9a7b-50f1eef08633

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/648b6763-cc31-421e-9863-55082ab81c6c
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6322143c-0982-4edc-9a7b-50f1eef08633
  6th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2c4fe559-ce15-4365-b91f-45a2c31bbf15
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/05fad4fe-ff58-4846-94ab-d50202f002c7

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