Award

Provision of WGS services for non-culture meningococcal strains for Public Health England (PHE)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Jan 2020 at 15:45

TenderAmendment

02 Oct 2019 at 08:14

TenderAmendment

24 Sep 2019 at 16:07

Tender

24 Sep 2019 at 16:07

Summary of the contracting process

The contract, titled "Provision of WGS services for non-culture meningococcal strains for Public Health England (PHE)," was awarded to University College London for a total value of £100,000. This procurement falls within the medical analysis services industry and is associated with Public Health England, located at 133-155 Waterloo Road, London. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, classified as below threshold, and the award was officially published on 16th January 2020. The contract period commenced on 14th January 2020 and will conclude on 31st December 2020. The delivery of services is primarily targeted to the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in genomic sequencing or medical research services. Companies equipped with expertise in whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics, and relevant laboratory capabilities will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such public health contracts enables businesses to enhance their portfolio while contributing to critical public health surveillance efforts, especially in response to invasive meningococcal diseases.

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Notice Title

Provision of WGS services for non-culture meningococcal strains for Public Health England (PHE)

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to University College London (UCL) for the provision of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services for non-culture meningococcal strains for use in its Meningococcal Reference Unit (MRU).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-992eded0-7ba9-466e-b3c6-1df8aad446ed
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da9a92e-0691-4942-bad7-513efe5f5cd7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85148000 - Medical analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
anna.gibson@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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