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title: "Provision of certain materials for our Molecular Diagnostic EQA program"
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# Provision of certain materials for our Molecular Diagnostic EQA program

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a27453e-e2f0-45d1-b2db-19493b8d118a

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract for the provision of blood-testing reagents specifically relating to the Molecular Diagnostic EQA programme. The contract, valued at £30,000, was awarded to AB Scientific, which is the sole supplier of the HIV 2 Bulk Positive Unit 750ml. The contract commenced on 1st August 2017 and will run until 31st March 2018. This procurement process used a limited method, bypassing prior publication of a contract notice, and was initiated following an Early Engagement Notice to the market. The tender period concluded on 28th July 2017 and the contract is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of medical and diagnostic materials, to engage with a critical public health programme. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing blood-testing reagents and related products are encouraged to consider future tender opportunities with Public Health England. Suppliers should also be prepared to demonstrate their ability to meet specific regulatory and quality standards, which are essential in the healthcare sector, thereby potentially growing their market presence through reliable service offerings to government entities.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a contract to AB Scientific for the purchase of HIV 2 Bulk Positive Unit 750ml up until 31/03/18. PHE published a EEN and received no contest from the market due to AB Scientific being the sole supplier of this product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a7283f-f651-45c8-8ea0-e497802ff0d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2017 at 15:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a7283f-f651-45c8-8ea0-e497802ff0d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a7283f-f651-45c8-8ea0-e497802ff0d0
  4th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90f60676-64d6-43bd-aba9-497197f349bc
  Early Engagement Notice

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