---
title: "OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care test"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b366"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b366.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2023-03-16"
---

# OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care test

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b366

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has awarded a contract for the supply of OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care test. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and involved goods in the "Automated swab test kits" category. The location of delivery is specified as "All Wales". The procurement method used was a limited procedure with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contracting authority provided a minimum 10-day standstill period between notifying the award decision and awarding the contract.

The award creates an opportunity for business growth for suppliers like CEPHEID UK LTD, who won the contract. The nature of the test, with its high sensitivity and specificity, requires specialised technology that only CE marked suppliers can provide. This restricts the pool of potential suppliers, opening avenues for those who can supply the necessary elements for the rapid antibody test. The test's stringent quality control requirements create a niche opportunity for suppliers who can meet these specific demands and ensure rapid results within the specified timeframe.

## Notice

OraSure, OraQuick Hepatitis C antibody, Point of Care test

### Lot Information

Lot 1

OraQuick HCV test detects antibodies against hepatitis C virus and can be used on oral fluid, finger stick blood, venous blood, plasma or serum, giving results in 20-40 minutes. Eleven published studies showed that the OraQuick HCV has very high sensitivity and specificity

### Procurement Information

The OraQuick HCV test detects antibodies against hepatitis C virus and can be used on oral fluid, finger stick blood, venous blood, plasma or serum, giving results in 20-40 minutes. Eleven published studies showed that the OraQuick HCV has very high sensitivity and specificity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007742-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 4BZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Butetown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2023 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007742-2023
- 16 Mar 2023 at 12:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007677-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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