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title: "Contract for the supply of VIASURE SARS-COV-2 REALTIME PCR DETECTION KIT"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
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# Contract for the supply of VIASURE SARS-COV-2 REALTIME PCR DETECTION KIT

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed7579e6-2838-451c-9618-98fafd4dbac4

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of Birmingham, which has awarded a contract for the supply of the VIASURE SARS-COV-2 Real-time PCR Detection Kit. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total value of £98,700. The contract period commenced on 8th April 2020 and concluded on 1st July 2020. The procurement method used was a Direct Award, and the tender closed on 6th April 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health and laboratory sectors, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can offer similar diagnostic products or specialised laboratory supplies. Companies with expertise in the supply of medical equipment, especially those that can meet specific health requirements and standards, would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of VIASURE SARS-COV-2 REALTIME PCR DETECTION KIT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/731ae277-9956-42a8-952f-10288ed9b695 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2020 - 1 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,700 |
| 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 | PRO-LAB DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 5 May 2020 at 13:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/731ae277-9956-42a8-952f-10288ed9b695

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/731ae277-9956-42a8-952f-10288ed9b695
  5th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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