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title: "Provision of Microbiological Growth Media including Chromogenic for Public Health England (PHE)"
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# Provision of Microbiological Growth Media including Chromogenic for Public Health England (PHE)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-39c80d60-7cb7-405c-a4a5-bead5da60369

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE), an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care, which is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Microbiological Growth Media including Chromogenic." This multi-lot tender includes Lot 1 focused on general and chromogenic media, with an estimated value of £1,500,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 14th February 2020. The contract period will commence on 13th March 2020 and conclude on 31st March 2025. Delivery addresses include locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory products, particularly those specialising in culture media. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in producing microbiological growth media and compliance with laboratory standards would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging with this procurement process could enhance business growth while addressing critical public health needs through the delivery of innovative microbiological solutions.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). PHE's National Infection Service (NIS) laboratories carry out a wide range of investigations and research. These are done through its Clinical laboratories, Food, Water & Environmental laboratories, Reference Microbiology laboratories and Products and Services arm. Tests performed cover a vast area of Public Health Microbiology and PHE is national and international leaders in this field. PHE is running a multi-lot tender comprising of: - Lot 1 - General and Chromogenic Media - Lot 2 - Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing Discs - Lot 3 - TB Media, reagents and consumables This Opportunity Notice is for Lot 1: Provision of Microbiological Growth Media (powder, liquid and plates) including Chromogenic, which must be in compliance with laboratory standards/methods. Should you wish to participate in all or any of the lots, please login or register with PHE eTendering platform Bravo: https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/ to access the information related to relevant invitations to tender (ITT): - itt_4084 - Lot 1 - itt_4085 - Lot 2 - itt_4086 - Lot 3 and compulsory for all lots Selection Questionnaire (SQ): - itt_4083 - PHE_Scientific_Microbiology Media PHE wide - Selection Questionnaire (SQ) Additional information: If you have technical issues with login or registration, please contact Bravo eTendering helpdesk directly by phone: 0800 069 8630 or e-mail:help@bravosolution.co.uk. Any questions related to the tender itself should be sent via Bravo's messaging function linked to each of the individual lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a0e71f-1718-4ca2-b3ac-35a91b998104 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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

- 24 - Chemical products

### Codes

- 24931250 - Culture medium

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2020 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a0e71f-1718-4ca2-b3ac-35a91b998104

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82a0e71f-1718-4ca2-b3ac-35a91b998104
  9th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  General information about PHE
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Access to the tender documents

## Notice URLs

- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/

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