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title: "Purchase of discounted reagents from University of Oxford"
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# Purchase of discounted reagents from University of Oxford

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d538dee-5cd8-4f0f-a351-52c11c5df637

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) purchasing discounted reagents from the University of Oxford through a single tender action, concluding on 31 August 2018. The total contract value is £25,928, situated within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry. This procurement falls under the direct procurement method, with the contract period commencing on 3 September 2018 and ending on 6 September 2018. This strategic purchase enables PHE to avoid a five per cent price increase by securing a discount that covers VAT costs, ultimately delivering a 20% savings on this transaction.

This contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies and pharmaceuticals sectors to expand their offerings by fostering collaborative relationships with established institutions like PHE and the University of Oxford. Companies equipped to provide similar reagents or related medical products may find themselves well-placed to compete in future tenders, especially those adept at navigating procurement processes and contributing innovative solutions to public health challenges.

## Notice

PHE via a single tender action (STA) has purchased discounted reagents from Oxford university that cannot be used for their intended purpose due to customs delays. Reagents procured through this route will preserve the supply purchased under the current contract pricing and avoid 5 %cost increases due for future purchases as the existing call off orders have been completed. PHE received a further discount to cover the cost of VAT payable on these items. As a consequence, this purchase represents good value for PHE who achieve a saving of 20% plus cost avoidance of 5%. and for Oxford University who mitigate potential losses as a collaborating partner. Thus depicting value for money on the tax payers contribution on this one off purchase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c7afb8-29df-416d-82bf-1397b577daf8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 2 Sep 2018 - 6 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,928 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,928 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD ,CENTRE FOR TROPICAL MEDICINE AND GLOBAL HE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2018 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c7afb8-29df-416d-82bf-1397b577daf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73c7afb8-29df-416d-82bf-1397b577daf8
  10th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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