Award

Provision of RealStar(r) PCR kits

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Award

28 Jan 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved Public Health England (PHE) awarding a contract for the provision of RealStar® PCR kits, classified under diagnostic kits, crucial for supporting COVID-19 testing efforts. This urgent procurement was initiated due to the COVID-19 pandemic and utilised a limited procurement method, specifically the negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the extreme urgency outlined in regulation 32(2)(c). The contract, valued at £2,700,000, was signed on 4th December 2020, and delivered across multiple PHE locations within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those within the healthcare and diagnostic sectors, to engage in public procurement. Companies specialising in the production and supply of medical goods, especially SMEs, are well-suited to compete. The nature of the contract allows for potential extensions based on ongoing needs, thus providing an avenue for sustained collaboration with PHE as they address public health emergencies.

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Notice Title

Provision of RealStar(r) PCR kits

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Altona Diagnostics for the supply of RealStar(r) PCR kits urgently needed to support COVID-19 testing work. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. The negotiated procedure without a prior publication has been used due to extreme urgency on the grounds of regulation 32(2)(c) as the purchase of RealStar(r) PCR kits will increase testing capacity for Covid 19 activities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract with Altona Diagnostics is to cover the provision of goods which has been delivered to PHE from the start of the COVID pandemic and covers the use across multiple PHE locations and laboratories

Options: The term may be extended by a further 12 months if required

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 recent 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 these PCR test kits to support our laboratories in their studies and response.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028e58
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001794-2021
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141625 - Diagnostic kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20205 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
tee.agbo@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2076548000

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

ALTONA DIAGNOSTICS

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