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title: "Generation of Humanised Antibody (Ab)"
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# Generation of Humanised Antibody (Ab)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-df3fac3d-cc69-4cca-885a-ff6b3485526b

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## Summary

The public procurement process details a contract awarded by Public Health England (PHE) for the generation of a humanised antibody, classified under the immunoglobulins category. The contract, valued at £20,000, follows an open procurement method and was initiated through a tender process. The contract period commenced on 19th March 2019 and extends until 31st March 2020, with potential for two one-year extensions. The opportunity notice was published on 8th March 2019, and the contract was awarded on 18th March 2019, covering delivery to the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, particularly those specialising in antibody production and related goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this procurement especially relevant, as the contract encourages participation from diverse suppliers. Companies with innovative methodologies in antibody generation, particularly those using animal-free processes, would be well-positioned to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) awarded the contract to Bio-Rad AbD Serotec GmbH for the generation of a humanised antibody (Ab) for use as an internal quality control for a diagnostic assay, with antibody production using animal free methodology, subject to limitations on Antigen source. Future synthesis projects may also be awarded at a later date if required. The value of the contract published in the public domain is an estimation; the Authority does not commit to any volumes of orders. The contract is awarded for a period of 1 year with an option of two extensions of one year each. The Opportunity Notice was published on 08/03/2019 at 13:23

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3cf556-5c5d-4382-a006-ee7fa11446b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-RAD ABD SEROTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33651520 - Immunoglobulins

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2019 at 05:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3cf556-5c5d-4382-a006-ee7fa11446b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8a3cf556-5c5d-4382-a006-ee7fa11446b7
  26th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about PHE

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