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title: "Provision of Swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities"
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# Provision of Swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1106e22d-979c-412d-a1d2-2d32baa98eda

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities" to Medical Wire & Equipment Co. Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for manual swab test kits, and was conducted through a direct procurement method involving a single tender action, as it was deemed urgent in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The contract, valued at £81,834, commenced on 27 January 2021 and will be in effect until 26 January 2022. Key contacts can be reached through PHE's email provided.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of medical supplies, particularly those that specialise in manufacturing or distributing test kits for medical surveillance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their ability to respond rapidly to urgent requirements. Engaging in such contracts could help these businesses expand their portfolios and contribute to public health initiatives during critical times.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Medical Wire & Equipment Co. Ltd for the urgent provision of swabs for Covid-19 surveillance activities. 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 urgent requirement is in response to the COVID -19 outbreak.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be487dc1-a687-4478-b466-9c24fa31e813 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2021 - 26 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,834 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,834 |
| 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 | MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 17:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be487dc1-a687-4478-b466-9c24fa31e813

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be487dc1-a687-4478-b466-9c24fa31e813
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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