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title: "Provision of Serology Controls and reference materials (COVID-19)"
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# Provision of Serology Controls and reference materials (COVID-19)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-462be808-4084-4dcc-8ff3-1b349e9d377e

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract for the provision of serology controls and reference materials related to COVID-19. This tender was classified under the industry category of diagnostic kits and the contract, valued at £110,000, falls under a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 28 January 2021 and will conclude on 27 January 2022. The award notice was published on 12 March 2021, providing information regarding the contract's details and status.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those providing diagnostic materials and equipment. Companies that specialise in medical supplies, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find this an advantageous tender to compete for due to the capacity for innovation in the supply of essential COVID-19 related products. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate growth and enhance market presence for suppliers in the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Under PHE Microbiology Framework Lot 2 Development, Public Health England has awarded a contract to Techno-Path (Distribution) Limited for the provision of serology controls and reference materials Covid-related to use as standards for our serology platforms. 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 COVID -19 outbreak.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be406696-7f03-4ea7-ac3f-d22701195237 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jan 2021 - 27 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | TECHNO-PATH (DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2021 at 17:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be406696-7f03-4ea7-ac3f-d22701195237

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be406696-7f03-4ea7-ac3f-d22701195237
  12th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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