---
title: "Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029c67"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029c67.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT"
published: "2021-03-16"
---

# Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing

Buyer: NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029c67

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Blood & Transplant, which is currently in the Award stage for the contract titled "Supply of testing for SARS-CoV-2 antibody and PCR testing." This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically classified as blood analysis services (CPV code 85111810). It is located in the UK and was signed on 16th March 2021, with a contract period that extends until 31st March 2022. The contract aims to provide testing services necessary for identifying convalescent plasma donations with adequate antibody levels to treat severe COVID-19 disease.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the health and laboratory services sectors, particularly those experienced in blood analysis and relevant testing services. Companies that have expertise in PCR and antibody testing will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The capacity to handle samples efficiently and meet regulatory requirements will be crucial, as this contract entails collaboration with Public Health England, which oversees the testing execution in alignment with NHSBT's requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) are leading the Convalescent Plasma programme to explore the efficacy of donated plasma in the treatment of severe COVID-19 disease. Plasma will be donated by individuals who have recovered from COVID-19 disease and those plasma units with a sufficiently high level of antibody will be used as a treatment. Public Health England (PHE) will be carrying out Testing on the Materials on behalf of NHSBT. This will involve a SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibody Testing service (using a CE-marked assay) to NHSBT to enable the identification of convalescent plasma donations with sufficient level of antibody.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005366-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £380,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BLOOD & TRANSPLANT |
| Locality | FILTON, BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85111810 - Blood analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005366-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:288015-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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