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PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8050

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2021 at 08:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is situated at Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London. They initiated an emergency tender titled "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8050" for clinical products, specifically laboratory consumables and reagents, to aid in the government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. This procurement was categorised as a single tender action, with a total value of £12,494, and occurred between December 1, 2019, and March 31, 2021. The procurement method was a direct approach, and the contract was formalised through a purchase order due to the emergency conditions surrounding the procurement stage. The contract was officially awarded on March 25, 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in clinical products or laboratory supplies. Businesses that can provide laboratory consumables and reagents, particularly those with experience in emergency procurement situations, will find this a promising space to compete in. The focus on rapid response to health emergencies underscores the potential for growth in sectors that support public health initiatives, particularly during critical situations like pandemics.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8050

Notice Description

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England to support the Government in its response to the covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are Flat Cap with Moulded Integral Seal for Microcentrifuge Tube Blue Polypropylene Non-Sterile APEX(r) SafeGrip Screw-Cap Pack of 500 Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example purchase order is attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-518731d0-b5a0-4abc-89db-893d7525f9b2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52d7b1da-7e14-4575-8bec-4409d41146fc
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,494 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,494 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 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
Not specified
Contact Email
bravo@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

ALPHA LABORATORIES

Further Information

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