--- title: "Expression of Interest for Provision for supply of UN3373 packaging for transport of samples, along with capability to send collection kits to addresses across the UK and arrange return to PHE NIS Laboratories" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2020-10-08" --- # Expression of Interest for Provision for supply of UN3373 packaging for transport of samples, along with capability to send collection kits to addresses across the UK and arrange return to PHE NIS Laboratories Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16943889-3425-4aad-8757-aa5739c53d3c.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being led by Public Health England (PHE), which serves as an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. The current tender, titled "Expression of Interest for Provision for supply of UN3373 packaging for transport of samples," is focused on diagnostic kits and packaging services. This tender is in the tender stage, with expressions of interest due by 12:00 noon on 13th October 2020. The resulting contract period is expected to commence on 9th November 2020 and run until 14th November 2021, covering deliveries across the United Kingdom and beyond. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the packaging and logistics sectors, particularly those capable of meeting the specific requirements laid out by PHE. Competitors would benefit from having experience in delivering medical packaging solutions that comply with UN3373 standards, as well as the capacity to handle a same-day courier system for both delivery and collection of diagnostic kits. Companies that excel in warehousing and logistics, combined with a responsive customer service, are likely to find this tender aligns well with their business capabilities and growth aspirations. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care. PHE was established on 1 April 2013 to bring together public health specialists from more than 70 organisations into a single public health service. The organisation has the remit to protect and improve the nation's health and well-being, and to reduce health inequalities for which the National Infection Service Laboratories carry out a wide range of investigations and research. As a part of a planned sourcing activity and commitment to explore different provisions of supplying and sending out collection kits for diagnostic testing, PHE intends to run competitive procurement. Keeping the above-mentioned process in mind, PHE invites suppliers to register their Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the tender exercise. The supplier expressing interest must comply with the below mentioned specification. They must also provide the details of their offer and the lead time for its delivery. The service may be requested for an initial validation/ testing. Further details on the tender process will be released post receiving EOI and the supplier clearing validation stage. Request you to please confirm your expression of interest via return response in bravo by 12:00 noon on 13th October 2020. Packaging and sending specification: 1. The packaging must be to UN3373 standard and differing sizes must be available to hold a variety of differing sizes of primary container 2. There must also be a tough plastic envelope style outer with the package. The envelope should have the ability to have a pre-printed address label attached 3. The supplier will need to hold all the containers on their own site 4. Collecting devices, such as swabs and Virus Transport Medium will be supplied by Public Health England but will need to be warehoused with the successful company 5. a 24/7 helpline will be required 6. Instructions on what components are required in a kit will be sent from Public Health England. A managed email account will be expected 7. A same day courier system to take kits from supplier to addresses around the UK will be required. Addresses to be supplied by Public Health England 8. A same day courier system to collect used kits from addresses around the UK to Public Health England National Infection Service Laboratories will be required Regards, Ruchika Khanna Lead Category Manager ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a15030a-1a84-4114-a20b-eec79fd5202a | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 14 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £122,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 33141625 - Diagnostic kits - 79921000 - Packaging services ## Release History - 8 Oct 2020 at 12:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a15030a-1a84-4114-a20b-eec79fd5202a - 8 Oct 2020 at 12:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a15030a-1a84-4114-a20b-eec79fd5202a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a15030a-1a84-4114-a20b-eec79fd5202a 8th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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