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title: "NERBE 54 SWABS"
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# NERBE 54 SWABS

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73ec46c4-d8af-46f2-82b2-0af71661a7f1

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency is conducting a procurement process for Nasopharyngeal Swabs intended for Covid-19 testing, titled "NERBE 54 SWABS". This process is classified under the goods category with CPV code 38911000 and is located in London (SW1P 3JR). The procurement method employed is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 21st October 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22nd October 2021 and concluding on 31st January 2022. The award for this contract, valued at £2,475,000, was announced on 25th October 2021.

This opportunity may present significant avenues for growth for businesses involved in the supply of medical goods, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and testing kits. Suppliers with experience in the healthcare sector, especially in goods related to Covid-19 testing, will be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement's selective nature suggests that well-established businesses that can demonstrate capability and compliance with health regulations are likely to be favoured in future bids.

## Notice

Purchase of Nasopharyngeal Swabs for Covid 19 testing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1cbed3-fba4-48c3-a38b-8031a23ef0f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,475,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,475,000 |
| 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 3JR |
| 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 | ALPHA LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits

## Release History

- 23 Nov 2021 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1cbed3-fba4-48c3-a38b-8031a23ef0f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ad1cbed3-fba4-48c3-a38b-8031a23ef0f9
  23rd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Gxxm/wcKkV04Xvnd35FUWvX3JMrFoydVS.s1xO.MENMX1uOQ
  25-10-21 Contract Alpha Labs_Nerbe Swabs 15m - Final UKHSA signed_Redacted

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