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UKHSA_Scientific_Provision of Oral Fluid Collection Devices

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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12 Nov 2021 at 12:09

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the award of a contract titled "UKHSA_Scientific_Provision of Oral Fluid Collection Devices" by Public Health England. The procurement falls under the category of diagnostic devices and is aimed at enhancing health surveillance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract was awarded on 10th November 2021, with a total contract value ranging from £542,000 to £782,000, covering a period from 10th November 2021 to 9th November 2024. This was a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, and relevant delivery addresses include locations within the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a distinct opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and diagnostic equipment, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of oral fluid collection devices. Given that Malvern Medical Developments Ltd was the awarded supplier, competitors may need to demonstrate innovative solutions or comparable products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer bespoke or novel diagnostic solutions could benefit from entering this market segment, especially those focusing on community health initiatives and school survey programmes.

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Notice Title

UKHSA_Scientific_Provision of Oral Fluid Collection Devices

Notice Description

Award to Malvern Medical Developments via Lot 1 - Diagnostic Goods and Services of the National Microbiology Framework for the provision of Oracol and Oracol+ fluid collection devices. These collection devices will be used for the collection of crevicular fluid for laboratory processing and testing for diseases. The procurement of these oral fluid collection devices will support the work of the National Infections Service (NIS) and the Schools Infection Survey (SIS) which enables further research into the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide a vehicle to facilitate longer-term health surveillance among children and young people within the school environment and the wider community. The Oralcol and Oracol+ collection devices have an established history within the scientific community of being a reliable oral fluid collection method for testing for the presence of a range of pathogens. The Oracol+ has a unique feature where the swab does not need to be handled by the laboratory during processing by allowing the fluid to be centrifuged directly into the attached microtube. Malvern Medical Developments Ltd is the only manufacturer of oral fluid collection devices that have been validated by the laboratory and used in the previous School Infection Survey. The devices have recently been evaluated by the Oral Fluid team in the Virus Reference Department at Colindale and have shown to be effective in the collection and recovery of circulating antibodies in oral fluids from participants. The Oracol range is particularly well designed for use in the community where the swab is sent incorporated into a pack so the saliva collection can take place in the home and these devices have been recommended as the preferred oral fluid collection device for studies involving children in the UK. The value of the contract will range between PS542,000.000 - PS782,000.000 (excluding VAT) based on an initial 3-year contract (with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-78634e00-30ec-42fb-b9a2-7f094a4e46b6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a7e29f-3254-485e-8c2d-5b55dfde860a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33124100 - Diagnostic devices

33124130 - Diagnostic supplies

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£782,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£542,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Nov 2021 - 9 Nov 2024 3-4 years
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
Tee Agbo
Contact Email
tee.agbo@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

MALVERN MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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