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Expression of Interest for Provision for supply of UN3373 packaging for transport of samples, along with capability to send collection kits to addresses across the UK and arrange return to PHE NIS Laboratories

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by Public Health England (PHE), which serves as an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. The current tender, titled "Expression of Interest for Provision for supply of UN3373 packaging for transport of samples," is focused on diagnostic kits and packaging services. This tender is in the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 12:00 noon on 13th October 2020. The resulting contract period is expected to commence on 9th November 2020 and run until 14th November 2021, covering deliveries across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the packaging and logistics sectors, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements laid out by PHE. Competitors would benefit from having experience in delivering medical packaging solutions that comply with UN3373 standards, as well as the capacity to handle a same-day courier system for both delivery and collection of diagnostic kits. Companies that excel in warehousing and logistics, combined with a responsive customer service, are likely to find this tender aligns well with their business capabilities and growth aspirations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for Provision for supply of UN3373 packaging for transport of samples, along with capability to send collection kits to addresses across the UK and arrange return to PHE NIS Laboratories

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. PHE was established on 1 April 2013 to bring together public health specialists from more than 70 organisations into a single public health service. The organisation has the remit to protect and improve the nation's health and well-being, and to reduce health inequalities for which the National Infection Service Laboratories carry out a wide range of investigations and research. As a part of a planned sourcing activity and commitment to explore different provisions of supplying and sending out collection kits for diagnostic testing, PHE intends to run competitive procurement. Keeping the above-mentioned process in mind, PHE invites suppliers to register their Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the tender exercise. The supplier expressing interest must comply with the below mentioned specification. They must also provide the details of their offer and the lead time for its delivery. The service may be requested for an initial validation/ testing. Further details on the tender process will be released post receiving EOI and the supplier clearing validation stage. Request you to please confirm your expression of interest via return response in bravo by 12:00 noon on 13th October 2020. Packaging and sending specification: 1. The packaging must be to UN3373 standard and differing sizes must be available to hold a variety of differing sizes of primary container 2. There must also be a tough plastic envelope style outer with the package. The envelope should have the ability to have a pre-printed address label attached 3. The supplier will need to hold all the containers on their own site 4. Collecting devices, such as swabs and Virus Transport Medium will be supplied by Public Health England but will need to be warehoused with the successful company 5. a 24/7 helpline will be required 6. Instructions on what components are required in a kit will be sent from Public Health England. A managed email account will be expected 7. A same day courier system to take kits from supplier to addresses around the UK will be required. Addresses to be supplied by Public Health England 8. A same day courier system to collect used kits from addresses around the UK to Public Health England National Infection Service Laboratories will be required Regards, Ruchika Khanna Lead Category Manager

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a15030a-1a84-4114-a20b-eec79fd5202a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

79921000 - Packaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£122,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Nov 2020 - 14 Nov 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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