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UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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12 Sep 2023 at 13:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a procurement contract titled "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation" to Medical Wire & Equipment CO.(Bath) Limited. The contract falls under the industry category of manual and automated swab test kits with a total value of £400,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th July 2023, and the contract period is set from 25th August 2023 to 31st July 2026. The buying organisation, UKHSA, is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the diagnostic field, to engage in providing liquid swabs for Kiestra automation to the UKHSA for use at its Bristol Microbiology Laboratories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable due to the UKHSA's emphasis on SME participation. The contract serves as a platform for suppliers to contribute to public health initiatives while expanding their business reach in the medical equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract via 2020/S 217-533940: UKHSA National Microbiology Framework Lot 1- Diagnostics to Medical Wire & Equipment CO. (Bath) Limited for the provision of liquid swabs for Kiestra automation for use in its Bristol Microbiology Laboratories. The consumables covered by this contract include dry swabs, wood stick swabs, Transwab products (including swabs and mediums), VCM sigma swabs and Virocult swabs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e5c712a-5847-453b-8cff-2efe479199b3
Current Stage
Award
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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3HX
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO.(BATH)LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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