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Provision of liquid culture BD Kiestra compatible swabs

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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23 Mar 2020 at 18:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Public Health England has completed a procurement process for the provision of liquid culture BD Kiestra compatible swabs. This tender was initiated under the diagnostics category within the Public Health England Microbiology Framework and utilised a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £340,000, was awarded on 19 March 2020, following the tender period that concluded on the same date. The contract period runs from 20 March 2020 to 31 July 2022. Deliveries are expected across various locations, including the UK and other territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those capable of supplying manual and automated swab test kits. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from this contracting opportunity, and those with a focus on diagnostic equipment and medical consumables would be well-suited to compete in future tenders with similar specifications. Businesses that align with the operational needs of Public Health England, especially in the diagnostics sector, should consider monitoring this procurement space for upcoming opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of liquid culture BD Kiestra compatible swabs

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the provision of liquid culture swabs to Medical Wire & Equipment Co Ltd. The swabs will be used for conventional and automated processing (compatible with BD Kiestra). The contract was awarded under Lot 1 (Diagnostics) of PHE Microbiology Framework. The procurement of the liquid culture swabs will be used to the support work of PHE National Infections Service (NIS).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2139966d-ce4b-4b94-8760-f5feaa34ba62
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bf0f347-4e9e-4ee7-a744-99174982f699
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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