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Provision of assays and kits for the diagnostic testing of Borrelia infection

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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17 Aug 2018 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement titled "Provision of assays and kits for the diagnostic testing of Borrelia infection" was awarded by Public Health England (PHE) to Invitech Ltd. This contract, which falls under the goods category relating to diagnostic kits, is valued at £880,000 and spans a duration of three years for Lot 1 and two years for Lot 2. The contract period commenced on 16 August 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2021. The procurement method was selective, identified as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 31 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and diagnostic sectors, particularly those that specialise in laboratory supplies and equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply diagnostic kits, reagents, and testing equipment may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, especially those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging with public health initiatives like this procurement can sustainably support business growth through expanded market reach and collaboration within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of assays and kits for the diagnostic testing of Borrelia infection

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Invitech Ltd for the supply kits (reagents and assays) for screening, capable of qualitative and sensitive detection of IgM and IgG antibodies from human serum for Borrelia testing. This is contracted under two lots and the duration of the contract is for 3 years for lot 1 and 2 years for lot 2.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c5f203c-6107-4aa4-bf82-10f4c5f99d97
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e10961-2d86-409d-bcb5-57923e9a62bb
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£880,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20187 years ago
Contract Period
15 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLINDALE
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INVITECH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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