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Provision of filter tips (COVID-19)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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04 Feb 2021 at 12:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Provision of filter tips (COVID-19)" was initiated by Public Health England (PHE) and is classified under the goods industry category. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to extreme urgency, under regulation 32(2)(c) of public procurement regulations. The procurement period concluded on 25 November 2020, while the contract commenced on 8 January 2021 and is set to end on 7 June 2021. The awarded contract was valued at £20,000 and is intended for delivery within various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This urgent procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical supplies and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of providing goods such as pipette tips are well-suited to compete in future tenders involving public health initiatives. The swift nature of the award underlines the importance of responsiveness in these sectors, making it essential for interested suppliers to stay abreast of similar opportunities that may arise in the wake of ongoing health emergencies.

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Notice Title

Provision of filter tips (COVID-19)

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Thistle Scientific Limited for the provision of filter tips urgently needed to support COVID-19 work. 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 recent COVID -19 outbreak. A direct award has been made due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25585570-df2e-4511-bffa-8caaa6d71cd6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f264f730-2763-4707-b729-ad27997607e3
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

38437110 - Pipette tips

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2021 - 7 Jun 2021 1-6 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
Not specified
Contact Email
aysel.sarzosa@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

THISTLE SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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