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title: "Antibody profiling of Plasmodium vivax positive serum samples by quantitative suspension array technology"
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# Antibody profiling of Plasmodium vivax positive serum samples by quantitative suspension array technology

Buyer: MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1ac22b8-c8c0-4d9a-9db7-bc9f014d1bcc

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## Summary

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency is planning a tender titled "Antibody profiling of Plasmodium vivax positive serum samples by quantitative suspension array technology." This procurement falls under the healthcare sector, specifically concerning plasma extracts and laboratory services. The estimated budget for this project is £10,000, with the anticipated contract period spanning from 1st November 2018 to 30th March 2019. A future notice regarding this opportunity is set to be published on 1st October 2018, and interested parties can prepare for the open procurement method, which is classified as below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with expertise in microbiological cultures and antibody profiling technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the life sciences and medical laboratory sectors would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By participating in this procurement, successful bidders can enhance their business portfolios and contribute to vital public health research initiatives.

## Notice

The National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (NIBSC) are developing a Reference Reagent for anti-malaria (Plasmodium vivax) human serum. The source material for this Reference Reagent comprises serum from multiple (>30) P. vivax-infected donors. To ensure that the Refence Reagent is fit for purpose, and to inform decisions on the pooling of source material from different donors, we require the antibody reactivity profile of this source plasma to be characterised by quantitative suspension array technology (qSAT). Specifically, we require that total IgG, IgG1, IgG2, IgG3, IgG4, IgM and IgE levels of up to 60 serum samples, to 20 Plasmodium antigens, be measured. NIBSC will supply the serum samples and recombinant Plasmodium antigens. Additional information: Contract will be published on our Bravo e-procurement portal.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff44f79-5b86-4f16-a192-b48d4b6a810a |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 30 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY |
| Locality | POTTERS BAR, |
| Post town | Enfield |
| Postcode | EN6 3QG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Hertsmere |
| Electoral ward | Shenley |
| Westminster constituency | Hertsmere |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33141520 - Plasma extracts
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 85145000 - Services provided by medical laboratories

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2018 at 11:41 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff44f79-5b86-4f16-a192-b48d4b6a810a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ff44f79-5b86-4f16-a192-b48d4b6a810a
  26th September 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://mhra.bravosolution.co.uk/web_mhra/login.html

## Provenance

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