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title: "Provision of Unique Growth Media from CalTag Medsystems Ltd."
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# Provision of Unique Growth Media from CalTag Medsystems Ltd.

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1d2c59da-4864-4689-ac85-f37388a0696e

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract for the provision of unique growth media to CalTag Medsystems Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category with a total value of £70,000. The contract, which commenced on 10th December 2018, is set to run for a minimum of five years, concluding on 8th December 2023. The requirement primarily pertains to the CRCE facility located in Chilton, whereas the procurement was initiated via an open procedure. The tender period for contractor applications closed on 27th September 2018.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, particularly those that can offer high-quality culture media products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on the production and delivery of specialised biomedical products would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The successful provision of these materials is crucial for various health and research applications, making it an attractive market for growth.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a contract to CalTag Medsystems Limited for the provision of the following unique growth media including but not limited to: - Epidermal keratinocyte growth medium - Basal hepatic cell medium, 500ml. - Additives for HepaRG(r) growth medium, for 500ml (for use with undifferentiated cells HPR101) - Additives for HepaRG(r) differentiation medium, for 500ml (for use with undifferentiated cells HPR101 The contract is PHE wide but the current requirements are for CRCE, Chilton site. Subject to rights of early termination, the Contract Period shall be for a minimum period of five years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9908ef01-983b-4da7-b632-b4e12d4fdf9e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Dec 2018 - 8 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | CALTAG MEDSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24931250 - Culture medium

## Release History

- 11 Dec 2018 at 11:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9908ef01-983b-4da7-b632-b4e12d4fdf9e
- 13 Sep 2018 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85cae41-250c-424a-b74f-d52fcd146998

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9908ef01-983b-4da7-b632-b4e12d4fdf9e
  11th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f85cae41-250c-424a-b74f-d52fcd146998
  13th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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