Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ba9-9b04-73d1-a426-545437e5a994/tender-for-the-development-and-supply-of-a-saliva-based-lateral-flow-immunoassay closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Tender for the development and supply of a saliva-based lateral FLOW immunoassay [The University of Birmingham](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-university-of-birmingham) Estimated value £230,000 Published 27 Mar 2024 Deadline Closed 26 Apr 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The University of Birmingham invites tenders for the development and supply of lateral flow immunoassay. The lateral flow is intended to be used to detect antibodies in human saliva samples. Specifically, the lateral flow assay needs to be able to detect IgG-class anti-tetanus antibodies. The lateral flow immunoassay will need to be developed to meet the following key target specifications: High sensitivity detection that can differentiate protective antibody status. To enable its use with saliva specimens, the test will need to have a low limit of detection. The test positivity threshold needs to be equivalent to the WHO protective threshold of 0.1 IU/mL in serum. Proof of concept studies at the University of Birmingham estimate that the protective cut-off in serum is equivalent to ~ 0.0024 IU/mL in saliva. Minimal time to perform, able to be completed with a small number of simple steps and return a result within 15 minutes. Reader-free and return a qualitative (positive or negative) result. The method of saliva sample collection to accompany the test needs to be suitable for use in young children and infants. The test should be able to be completed by a non-specialist and in a community or field setting. The test should have no linked required cold chain, able to withstand hot/humid temperatures on land and able to withstand conditions associated with transport by both aeroplane and drone. The test needs to be stable, with a long-term stability time equivalent to existing commercial lateral flow tests. The design of the test needs to be as low-cost as possible. This is to enable its use in low-middle income countries or low resource settings. The test design also needs to strongly reflect environmental considerations. Specifically, an unhoused test strip is desirable. The sample collection and application, and any other test components, should be designed and utilised with the objective of using as little plastic as possible and minimal packaging. The project will require developing the test to meet these desired specifications, evaluating the test performance (for example performance around the cut-off, reproducibility, stability and any other relevant domains, as informed by international guidelines on test evaluation e.g. CLSI) and supplying UoB with devices. Small batches of devices (~ 200) will need to be supplied to UoB at various points in the development to assess clinical accuracy. On completion of the project, the CRO will need to be able to supply UoB with up to 1000 devices suitable for use at the point of care as part of an in-field evaluation study. For more information please use [in-tendhost.co.uk](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/Home) Read full description ## CPV classification Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/787d4938-5f51-453e-b7af-bc9a2047760c) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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