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title: "Provision of Liquid Transport Medium Swabs LAB4040 SU"
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published: "2020-11-06"
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# Provision of Liquid Transport Medium Swabs LAB4040 SU

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65f8f3fe-0f8c-4710-a228-a7b3cb1260ed

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Public Health England involved a tender for the provision of Liquid Transport Medium Swabs under the title "Provision of Liquid Transport Medium Swabs LAB4040 SU." This contract falls within the goods sector, specifically categorised under automated swab test kits (CPV code: 38912000). The procurement method was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 6th November 2020. The contract is valued at £500,000 and commenced on 9th November 2020, extending until 8th November 2021. Delivery arrangements cover the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the production and supply of medical consumables, particularly those that specialise in liquid transport and testing solutions. Businesses that focus on healthcare products or have experience in working within framework agreements will find this procurement particularly relevant. Engaging with similar future tenders could drive growth, as demand for such medical supplies continues to rise within various healthcare sectors.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to APPLETON WOODS LIMITED using the IRLA framework LAB4040 SU for the provision of Liquid Transport Medium Swabs on Lot 8 - Miscellaneous Consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85716224-1229-467f-b681-797bbd969293 |
| 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 | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | APPLETON WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2020 at 14:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85716224-1229-467f-b681-797bbd969293

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85716224-1229-467f-b681-797bbd969293
  6th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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