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title: "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8173"
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# PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8173

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b1faa80-dae5-45ca-9be8-cbb49563246f

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Public Health England, pertains to an emergency tender titled "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8173" for clinical products, specifically disposable FFP3 masks. The contract, valued at £15,733, is located in London, England, and marked as complete, with an award date of 30 March 2021. The procurement method employed was a direct approach through a single tender action due to the nature of the emergency, where the purchase order effectively constituted the contract. The contract period spanned from 1 December 2019 to 31 March 2021, indicating a critical period for urgent healthcare needs during the Covid-19 pandemic.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), that specialise in the manufacturing or supply of clinical products and personal protective equipment. Established suppliers capable of delivering laboratory products, consumables, and reagents are well-suited to compete in such targeted procurements. The focus on rapid emergency response also implies a preference for suppliers who can demonstrate agility and reliability in delivery, making this an appealing prospect for businesses looking to expand their presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are Disposable foldable valved FFP3 Masks P3 (x10). Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example Purchase Order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5ed1d7-0841-41a6-97c8-9b42c901cd4b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,733 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,733 |
| 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 | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOWER SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 16:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5ed1d7-0841-41a6-97c8-9b42c901cd4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed5ed1d7-0841-41a6-97c8-9b42c901cd4b
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17f0e11a-ba4d-42b4-838f-80df6b83b531
  ECM 8173 PO 6681675.ND.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

## Provenance

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