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title: "PHE_Scientific Oligos probes for Enhanced COVID testing"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3a4dc8e3-659e-4ab5-ace0-91f7dde31dbe"
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# PHE_Scientific Oligos probes for Enhanced COVID testing

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3a4dc8e3-659e-4ab5-ace0-91f7dde31dbe

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) awarding a contract for "PHE_Scientific Oligos probes for Enhanced COVID testing," classified under medical consumables. The procurement method used was a direct approach with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract, valued at £40,000, is effective from 26th November 2020 to 25th November 2021. It was published on 29th January 2021, following the end of the tender period on 25th November 2020, and encompasses delivery across a range of locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical consumables and reagents, particularly those focusing on COVID-19 testing products. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in bidding for similar contracts would find this tender well-suited, as it encourages participation from agile providers who can meet urgent public health needs effectively. Engaging in this sector could lead to further partnerships and expansion within the healthcare supply chain.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Biosearch Technologies for the provision of Oligos - probes for Enhanced COVID testing. This urgent requirement is in response to the COVID -19 outbreak.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bc23e1-8f93-4cf1-b213-7b99ea250e57 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2020 - 25 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 | BIOSEARCH TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33696200 - Blood-testing reagents

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2021 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bc23e1-8f93-4cf1-b213-7b99ea250e57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bc23e1-8f93-4cf1-b213-7b99ea250e57
  29th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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