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title: "PURCON 1058 Developing a Home User Test Kit"
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# PURCON 1058 Developing a Home User Test Kit

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f596a6fa-dcec-4d75-a167-0d0aa2297039

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia has initiated a tender process (ID: IT-37-792-PURCON 1058) for the development of a home user diagnostics kit based on lateral flow or similar technology. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is classified as research and experimental development services (CPV code: 73100000). The tender period ends on 25th November 2022, with the contract period starting on 12th December 2022 and ending on 11th November 2023. The project location is in Norwich, East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity can be beneficial for businesses specialising in research and experimental development services related to diagnostic technologies. Companies interested in developing home user test kits using lateral flow or similar technology are well-suited to compete. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage and seeks to create opportunities for firms to engage in innovative projects that can contribute to technological advancements in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Tender for the development, proofing and up-scaled manufacturing of a home user diagnostics kit based on lateral flow or similar technology. A full list of the diagnostic tests will be provided once an NDA has been signed. Purpose: Developing a home-user diagnostics kit based on lateral flow, enzyme assays or similar technology based on existing protocols. The project involves several steps: Proof of concept: Establish suitable assay layouts, reagents and chemical reactions based on existing but not optimised protocols. Configuration of simple tests to show utility and initial investigation into potential designs. Feasibility: Refinement of the assay format(s), establishing working protocols and prototypes in an LFT/pad environment to meet both test performance and cost requirements. Additional information: If you're interested in this contract, documents are available on UEA's In-Tend https://In-Tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b1d95d-650b-4a16-8dcf-d2d5642085d1 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2022 - 11 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2022 at 13:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b1d95d-650b-4a16-8dcf-d2d5642085d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8b1d95d-650b-4a16-8dcf-d2d5642085d1
  3rd November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://In-Tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home

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