Award

Provision of mastermixes in response to the Covid pandemic.

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Award

22 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Public Health England, seeking to contract the provision of mastermixes in response to the Covid pandemic. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as laboratory reagents. The procurement type is limited, utilising a negotiated procedure without prior publication due to the extreme urgency dictated by the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Contracts were needed from 26 March 2020 to 17 July 2020, illustrating the timely response required during this public health emergency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory reagents and related health products. Companies capable of delivering high-quality mastermixes swiftly would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful vendor, Life Technologies (Applied Biosystems) Ltd, exemplifies the type of large-scale supplier that can effectively meet the demands of such critical contracts. Engaging in similar procurement processes can bolster a business’s profile in the healthcare sector, particularly amidst ongoing public health initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of mastermixes in response to the Covid pandemic.

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 mastermixes will assist in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for the provision of mastermixes for use as part of the Government's response to the Covid pandemic. The contract was required from 26 March 2020 to 17 July 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 these mastermixes will assist in the response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029520
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003512-2021
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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£775,000 £500K-£1M

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

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES (APPLIED BIOSYSTEMS

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