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title: "Provision of filter tips (COVID-19)"
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# Provision of filter tips (COVID-19)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25585570-df2e-4511-bffa-8caaa6d71cd6

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Provision of filter tips (COVID-19)" was initiated by Public Health England (PHE) and is classified under the goods industry category. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method due to extreme urgency, under regulation 32(2)(c) of public procurement regulations. The procurement period concluded on 25 November 2020, while the contract commenced on 8 January 2021 and is set to end on 7 June 2021. The awarded contract was valued at £20,000 and is intended for delivery within various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This urgent procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in medical supplies and laboratory equipment. Companies capable of providing goods such as pipette tips are well-suited to compete in future tenders involving public health initiatives. The swift nature of the award underlines the importance of responsiveness in these sectors, making it essential for interested suppliers to stay abreast of similar opportunities that may arise in the wake of ongoing health emergencies.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Thistle Scientific Limited for the provision of filter tips urgently needed to support COVID-19 work. 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 recent COVID -19 outbreak. A direct award has been made due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f264f730-2763-4707-b729-ad27997607e3 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2021 - 7 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,000 |
| 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 | THISTLE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38437110 - Pipette tips

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2021 at 12:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f264f730-2763-4707-b729-ad27997607e3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f264f730-2763-4707-b729-ad27997607e3
  4th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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