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PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8149

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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31 Mar 2021 at 14:18

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Summary of the contracting process

Public Health England is seeking to assist the government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic through an emergency procurement titled "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8149". This procurement falls within the clinical products category, specifically focusing on laboratory supplies such as ethyl alcohol and similar goods. The procurement process is classified as a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold, and the contract period runs from 1st December 2019 to 31st March 2021. Notably, the procurement has been completed and was officially awarded on 30th March 2021, with a contract value of £39,418. The delivery covers regions including the United Kingdom and various overseas territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage in the public health sector. Businesses that supply clinical products or laboratory consumables would be especially well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future. The use of a purchase order instead of a formal contract streamlines the procurement process, allowing suppliers to respond quickly to urgent needs, which can facilitate ongoing relationships with public health authorities during emergencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8149

Notice Description

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England to support the Government in its response to the covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are Ethyl alcohol and similar products Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example purchase order is attached.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9690ffe-c73a-483e-aeb1-4f7c4be6e957
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39866cd3-7db4-4079-a7f7-e1d9675dc5ef
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£39,418 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,418 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
bravo@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGMA-ALDRICH

Further Information

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