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PHE_Scientific - Provision for purchase of Pipette tips (Covid-19)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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28 Jan 2021 at 16:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by Public Health England for the provision of pipette tips, critical for supporting COVID-19 efforts. This contract falls under the category of laboratory pipettes and accessories and was valued at £21,500. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 5 November 2020. The contract commenced on 6 November 2020 and concluded on 8 November 2021, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies and laboratory equipment sectors to engage with public health authorities. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for such contracts that typically require agility and the ability to meet urgent demands. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality laboratory goods quickly could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence, especially in the context of ongoing public health responses.

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Notice Title

PHE_Scientific - Provision for purchase of Pipette tips (Covid-19)

Notice Description

Public Health England awarded a contract for a short term provision of Pipette tips to Fisher Scientific due to the low supply on the market and the urgency of the situation at the time of the award, to support COVID-19 response team.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7d3c9fa7-48ae-42b1-8094-ad6434f43f8c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be420e3d-334a-426e-a1dd-d9e9cfb8f0e6
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

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


CPV Codes

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£21,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£21,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2021 1-2 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
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

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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