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Primers and probes for diagnostic detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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22 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process led by Public Health England focuses on the acquisition of primers and probes for the diagnostic detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, categorised within the medical consumables industry. The contract, valued at £136,713, was necessitated by the urgent public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as declared by the World Health Organisation. This procurement, conducted via a limited method without prior publication due to extreme urgency, spans from 31 January 2020 to 17 April 2020 and is currently at the award stage, with TIB Molbiol Syntheselabor GmbH being the designated supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in medical diagnostics and consumables. Companies that manufacture or supply biological detection products, particularly those with capabilities in real-time RT-PCR technology, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Engaging in such contracts not only allows businesses to contribute to critical public health initiatives but also fosters growth through partnerships with government bodies like Public Health England.

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Notice Title

Primers and probes for diagnostic detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus

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 these sequencing assays will assist in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the provision of primers and probes described by WHO for diagnostic detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by real-time RT-PCR instruments. The contract was required from 31 January 2020 to 17 April 2020.

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). The e purchase of these of primers and probes, which are described by WHO for diagnostic detection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus by real-time RT-PCR instruments, will assist in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02951d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003509-2021
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£136,713 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jan 20206 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 76548000

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

TIB MOLBIOL SYNTHESELABOR

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