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title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation"
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# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e8d47be-87a2-4c95-991f-eeffdb404871

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a procurement contract titled "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of Medical Wire MWE liquid swabs for Kiestra automation" to Medical Wire & Equipment CO.(Bath) Limited. The contract falls under the industry category of manual and automated swab test kits with a total value of £400,000 GBP. The procurement method used was selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th July 2023, and the contract period is set from 25th August 2023 to 31st July 2026. The buying organisation, UKHSA, is based in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the diagnostic field, to engage in providing liquid swabs for Kiestra automation to the UKHSA for use at its Bristol Microbiology Laboratories. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender suitable due to the UKHSA's emphasis on SME participation. The contract serves as a platform for suppliers to contribute to public health initiatives while expanding their business reach in the medical equipment sector.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract via 2020/S 217-533940: UKHSA National Microbiology Framework Lot 1- Diagnostics to Medical Wire & Equipment CO. (Bath) Limited for the provision of liquid swabs for Kiestra automation for use in its Bristol Microbiology Laboratories. The consumables covered by this contract include dry swabs, wood stick swabs, Transwab products (including swabs and mediums), VCM sigma swabs and Virocult swabs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e5c712a-5847-453b-8cff-2efe479199b3 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Aug 2023 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDICAL WIRE & EQUIPMENT CO.(BATH)LIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 12 Sep 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e5c712a-5847-453b-8cff-2efe479199b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4e5c712a-5847-453b-8cff-2efe479199b3
  12th September 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1279dda4-4e2e-42a9-be3b-d83b531e2d57
  Fully Signed- FINAL MWE Swabs Schedule 7 - Appendix 1 - Order Form_Redacted

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