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PHE_Scientific_Provision of Primestore Transport Media

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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19 Oct 2020 at 10:26

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Summary of the contracting process

Public Health England has awarded a contract titled "PHE_Scientific_Provision of Primestore Transport Media" for the provision of SARS-CoV-2 sample collection tubes to EKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC. The procurement process, conducted via a direct method (single tender action), was initiated in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and had a contract value of £1,200,000. The contract period commenced on 2nd October 2020 and will conclude on 1st October 2021. The procurement is classified under the industry category of manual swab test kits, and deliveries are expected across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in health-related goods and equipment manufacturing. Suppliers of medical consumables, testing kits, and related medical technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With Public Health England's status as a key government agency during health emergencies, engaging with such contracts can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_Scientific_Provision of Primestore Transport Media

Notice Description

As part of PHE's response to the ongoing international outbreak of a novel Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) Public Health England awarded a contract to EKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC for the provision of SARS-Cov-2 sample collection tube (Primestore Transport Media). Additional information: PHE and its successor bodies, discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98094c7a-5261-4a8f-9767-9b487f9a6659
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf34124-2833-46e3-b2a9-7ea78748b264
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2020 - 1 Oct 2021 6-12 months
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
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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

EKF DIAGNOSTIC HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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