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Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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Award

12 Sep 2023 at 12:58

Tender

21 Jun 2023 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract for the Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation to Medical Wire & Equipment CO. (Bath) Limited. The contract covers the supply of swabs for use in Bristol Microbiology Laboratories. The contract was awarded to ensure the availability of consumables like dry swabs, wood stick swabs, and Transwab products. The procurement stage is completed, and the contract was signed on 25th August 2023.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses capable of supplying liquid swabs for medical automation systems. Businesses in the medical equipment and consumables industry are well-suited to compete. The contract with UKHSA aims to enhance laboratory efficiency and critical screening services. Suppliers should ensure compatibility with automation systems to meet the agency's requirements. The tender represents a significant potential market for suppliers of diagnostic consumables in the health sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract via 2020/S 217-533940: UKHSA National Microbiology Framework Lot 1- Diagnostics to Medical Wire & Equipment CO. (Bath) Limited for the provision of liquid swabs for Kiestra automation for use in its Bristol Microbiology Laboratories. The consumables covered by this contract include dry swabs, wood stick swabs, Transwab products (including swabs and mediums), VCM sigma swabs and Virocult swabs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract via 2020/S 217-533940: UKHSA National Microbiology Framework Lot 1- Diagnostics to Medical Wire & Equipment CO. (Bath) Limited for the provision of liquid swabs for Kiestra automation for use in its Bristol Microbiology Laboratories. The consumables covered by this contract include dry swabs, wood stick swabs, Transwab products (including swabs and mediums), VCM sigma swabs and Virocult swabs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d83a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026955-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38911000 - Manual swab test kits

38912000 - Automated swab test kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Procurement Operations
Contact Email
procurement.operations@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster, TLK1 Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Bristol/Bath area

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDICAL WIRE AND EQUIPMENT CO.(BATH)LIMITED

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