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PHE_Purchase of RapiPREP Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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18 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PHE_Purchase of RapiPREP Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit," initiated by Public Health England, pertains to the healthcare industry within the United Kingdom. This contract, which aims to enhance laboratory capacity for Covid-19 activities, was awarded under a limited procurement method, using the negotiated procedure without prior publication due to its extreme urgency following the declaration of Covid-19 as a pandemic. The contract was signed on 21 December 2020, and the associated purchases commenced on 1 April 2020. The procurement is currently recorded as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those producing nucleic acid extraction kits and related materials. Companies that can respond swiftly to urgent healthcare demands, especially in the context of ongoing public health challenges, will find themselves well-placed to compete. The successful supplier, Microsensdx Limited, serves as a prime example of the type of business that can thrive in this environment, highlighting the potential for growth in the medical goods sector as public health needs continue to evolve.

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Notice Title

PHE_Purchase of RapiPREP Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit

Notice Description

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing 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 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. 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 RapiPREP Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit for Extractions and RapiPREP Viral Lysis Buffer for Swabs will provide additional lab capacity for Covid-19 activity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of RapiPREP Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit for Extractions and RapiPREP Viral Lysis Buffer for Swabs to provide additional lab capacity for Covid-19 activity.

Procurement Information

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing 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 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. 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 RapiPREP Nucleic Acid Extraction Kit for Extractions and RapiPREP Viral Lysis Buffer for Swabs will provide additional laboratory capacity for Covid-19 activity

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029454
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003309-2021
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

33141620 - Medical kits

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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
bravo@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

MICROSENSDX

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