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Provision of Swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2021 at 17:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities" to Medical Wire & Equipment Co. Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for manual swab test kits, and was conducted through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action, as it was deemed urgent in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The contract, valued at £81,834, commenced on 27 January 2021 and will be in effect until 26 January 2022. Key contacts can be reached through PHE's email provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of medical supplies, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or distributing test kits for medical surveillance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to respond rapidly to urgent requirements. Engaging in such contracts could help these businesses expand their portfolios and contribute to public health initiatives during critical times.

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Notice Title

Provision of Swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Medical Wire & Equipment Co. Ltd for the urgent provision of swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the COVID -19 outbreak.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1106e22d-979c-412d-a1d2-2d32baa98eda
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be487dc1-a687-4478-b466-9c24fa31e813
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,834 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,834 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jan 2021 - 26 Jan 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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