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title: "PHE_Scientific__Provision for purchase of tubes and screw caps for Covid"
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# PHE_Scientific__Provision for purchase of tubes and screw caps for Covid

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10828b5f-9740-40d6-a5a7-a91322d56eaf

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## Summary

Public Health England is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "PHE_Scientific__Provision for purchase of tubes and screw caps for Covid", aimed at addressing urgent needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for test tubes, with a total contract value of £181,000. The procurement process has been conducted through a limited method, employing a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The tender phase concluded on 5th June 2020, while the contract is effective from 8th June 2020 to 7th June 2021. The primary delivery locations include the UK and other territories such as Europe and the Channel Islands.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, particularly those who specialise in medical supplies and packaging. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide high-quality test tubes and screw caps are well-positioned to compete in this tender, especially as it emphasizes urgency and public health relevance. Businesses able to demonstrate swift production capabilities and reliability in delivery will likely find this a favourable opportunity for growth within the public sector.

## Notice

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 requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has awarded a contract to International Scientific Supplies Ltd for the supply of test tubes with push caps due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba5d9a76-9aa5-479d-b493-23052256a4d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2020 - 7 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL SIENTIFIC SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33192500 - Test tubes
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 11:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba5d9a76-9aa5-479d-b493-23052256a4d2
- 21 Jan 2021 at 17:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba5d9a76-9aa5-479d-b493-23052256a4d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba5d9a76-9aa5-479d-b493-23052256a4d2
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9389deb5-895e-4164-b11c-5741901757c6
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