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title: "IMPACTT Project - The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples"
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# IMPACTT Project - The Supply and Delivery of COVID-19 Samples

Buyer: MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d980c2f1-f212-4a15-bd25-6ce28f90d96d

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## Summary

The Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) is conducting the IMPACTT Project for the supply and delivery of COVID-19 samples. This procurement process falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category and is set in England. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with a total contract value of up to £500,000. The contract commenced on 1 August 2021 and will run for 24 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension or until the required number of samples have been gathered. The original tender period ended on 30 July 2021, marking the conclusion of the competitive bidding phase.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the medical and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those that can provide laboratory samples or associated services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with innovative solutions in the field of COVID-19 testing and biobanking. Companies with expertise in serological antibody profiling or experience in handling large sample volumes would be particularly well-suited for this procurement. Engaging with MDC could open up further partnership avenues, particularly in ongoing or future health-related projects.

## Notice

The Medicines Discovery Catapult Ltd (MDC) has partnered with Oncimmune, who are experts in serological antibody profiling, on the IMPACTT project to create the largest severity based COVID biobank and data registry. The procurement was in two lots: * Lot 1 aimed to deliver a Phase 1 Discovery set of up to 2,000 samples; and * Lot 2 aimed to deliver a Phase 2 Validation set of up to 1,000 samples. This Framework Agreement is for a 24-month period, with an option to extend for a further 12 months, or until such time as the requisite number of samples (up to 3,000) have been collected (whether this is a shorter or a longer period). The total contract value is up to PS500,000.00. The contract runs from August 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b81f239-a873-414e-8e85-f74f351a683a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | MEDICINES DISCOVERY CATAPULT |
| Locality | CHESHIRE |
| Post town | Stockport |
| Postcode | SK10 4TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Chelford |
| Westminster constituency | Tatton |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | IMMUNOSERV; LOGICAL BIOLOGICAL; SERA LABORATORIES INTERNATIONAL LTD (TRADING AS BIOIVT; TISSUE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2021 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b81f239-a873-414e-8e85-f74f351a683a
- 27 Mar 2021 at 16:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09abf178-561f-450b-87ec-8af372bdcfa2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b81f239-a873-414e-8e85-f74f351a683a
  31st August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09abf178-561f-450b-87ec-8af372bdcfa2
  27th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://md.catapult.org.uk/

## Provenance

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