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Provision of COVID-19 blood samples

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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26 Mar 2021 at 11:23

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10 Sep 2020 at 10:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of COVID-19 blood samples has been completed by Public Health England (PHE), with the awarded contract going to Tissue Solutions Ltd. The contract, valued at £20,000, falls under the goods category of blood products and will span a period of three years, commencing from 29 April 2020 and concluding on 28 April 2023. The procurement was initiated through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, and the tender period ended on 28 April 2020. The delivery addresses for this contract include various regions such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for growth, particularly for businesses engaged in the healthcare and medical supply sectors, especially those smaller enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in providing biological samples. Companies with expertise in manufacturing, sourcing, or distributing health-related products may find competitive advantages in similar future tenders. With the growing demand for blood products, businesses that are agile and innovative in addressing public health needs are well-suited to compete in upcoming procurement processes of this nature.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of COVID-19 blood samples

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Tissue Solutions Ltd. for the provision of COVID-19 blood samples for a period of 3 years.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0067306-e3fa-4b9e-a5e6-4e4f02b15d01
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33141510 - Blood products

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
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2020 - 28 Apr 2023 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
Not specified
Contact Email
kallie.rivers@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

TISSUE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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