Award

Provision of Tasso SST M20 kits and Adapters

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Award

26 Jan 2021 at 23:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process has been completed by Public Health England (PHE) for the provision of Tasso SST M20 kits and adapters, classified under the CPV code for venepuncture and blood sampling devices. The contract, awarded to Tasso Incorporation, was initiated under a limited procurement method due to the extreme urgency necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This tender was formally signed on 22 January 2021 and is set for a duration of one year, with delivery required across the UK. PHE acts as a Category 1 Responder for emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health, in accordance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical devices and public health products, particularly those with capabilities in the rapid manufacture and distribution of clinical tools. Companies aiming to engage in COVID-19 related surveillance studies, especially those targeting educational and healthcare settings, would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities. Given the ongoing public health focus, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and rapid response abilities may find growth potential in this evolving market.

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Notice Title

Provision of Tasso SST M20 kits and Adapters

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Tasso Incorporation for the supply of SST M20 kits and adapters urgently needed to support COVID-19 work. PHE 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). The length of this contract is for one year.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This single tender action request is for the purpose of procuring TASSO SST kits and adaptors. The device is to be used for surveillance studies across the country to understand and control the spread of COVID-19.

Procurement Information

The Government must protect the health and well-being of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 Jan 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 Mar 2020. PHE 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 COVID -19 outbreak. A direct award has been made due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c) for the purpose of procuring self-sampling blood bits kits for COVID-19 surveillance studies which the Immunisation and Countermeasures department has been instructed to undertake by PHE and DHSC. The kits will be used for surveillance studies in educational, care homes, community, and public health research studies settings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028d88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001586-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£772,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
imran.rahman@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2083276677

Buyer Location

Locality
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 0QT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Till Valley
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TASSO INCORPORATION

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