Award

Provision of Primestore Transport Media

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

26 Nov 2021 at 16:18

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced the award of a contract for the provision of Primestore Transport Media, specifically designed for expedited Covid-19 testing. The contract value, including a recent extension, amounts to a maximum of £1.8 million, with the extension period running until 31st March 2022. This procurement, categorised under automated swab test kits, follows a direct procurement method using a single tender action below the relevant threshold. The contract is effective from 2nd October 2021 until the end date of 31st March 2022, and the relevant procurement documents were published on 26th November 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical goods and testing equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those capable of providing necessary automated swab test kits and related services. Given the urgency surrounding Covid-19 testing supplies, businesses that can demonstrate reliability, quality, and the ability to meet delivery demands will find themselves well-suited for participation in similar future procurement processes.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Primestore Transport Media

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has varied a contract awarded to EKF Diagnostics Holding PLC for the provision of Primestore Transport Media in custom tubes to fast-track Covid 19 testing. The Contract will be extended until 31/03/2022. The value of this extension during the extension period will be up to PS600,000. As the original value of the Contract was PS1.2 million, this means that the total value of the Contract including the extension period will be a maximum of PS1.8 million.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dccd375b-5093-4143-b2fb-ddc44cdbe8f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f089f131-b4b3-4280-a676-8a740d83ea2b
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

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Aysel Sarzosa
Contact Email
aysel.sarzosa@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EKF DIAGNOSTICS HOLDINGS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-b5fd17-dccd375b-5093-4143-b2fb-ddc44cdbe8f0-2021-11-26T16:18:52Z",
    "date": "2021-11-26T16:18:52Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-b5fd17-dccd375b-5093-4143-b2fb-ddc44cdbe8f0",
    "language": "en",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "CF-0363000D0O000000rwimUAA1",
        "title": "Provision of Primestore Transport Media",
        "description": "UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has varied a contract awarded to EKF Diagnostics Holding PLC for the provision of Primestore Transport Media in custom tubes to fast-track Covid 19 testing. The Contract will be extended until 31/03/2022. The value of this extension during the extension period will be up to PS600,000. As the original value of the Contract was PS1.2 million, this means that the total value of the Contract including the extension period will be a maximum of PS1.8 million.",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "38912000",
            "description": "Automated swab test kits"
        },
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "postalCode": "NW9 5EQ"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "England",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amount": 1800000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "procurementMethod": "direct",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Single tender action (below threshold)",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2021-09-30T12:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "contractPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2021-10-02T00:00:00+01:00",
            "endDate": "2022-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
        },
        "suitability": {
            "sme": true,
            "vcse": false
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods"
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-188392",
            "name": "UK Health Security Agency",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "UK Health Security Agency"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "61 Colindale Avenue, Colindale",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "NW9 5EQ",
                "countryName": "GB"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Aysel Sarzosa",
                "email": "Aysel.Sarzosa@phe.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-CFS-190588",
            "name": "EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Avon House, 19 Stanwell Road, Penarth CF64 2EZ"
            },
            "details": {
                "scale": "large",
                "vcse": false
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-CFS-188392",
        "name": "UK Health Security Agency"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "ocds-b5fd17-dccd375b-5093-4143-b2fb-ddc44cdbe8f0-1",
            "status": "active",
            "date": "2021-11-13T00:00:00Z",
            "datePublished": "2021-11-26T16:18:52Z",
            "value": {
                "amount": 1800000,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-CFS-190588",
                    "name": "EKF Diagnostics Holdings plc"
                }
            ],
            "contractPeriod": {
                "startDate": "2021-10-02T00:00:00+01:00",
                "endDate": "2022-03-31T23:59:59+01:00"
            },
            "documents": [
                {
                    "id": "1",
                    "documentType": "awardNotice",
                    "description": "Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder",
                    "url": "https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f089f131-b4b3-4280-a676-8a740d83ea2b",
                    "datePublished": "2021-11-26T16:18:52Z",
                    "format": "text/html",
                    "language": "en"
                },
                {
                    "id": "2",
                    "description": "UK Health Security Change Auth note Nov 21 signed_Redacted",
                    "url": "https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Gyqw/ss8smMqk3aPZgj6uGoHPpW3ZF0AAQc0.3UsS19QKsEw"
                }
            ]
        }
    ]
}