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title: "UKHSA_Scientific_Provision of Oral Fluid Collection Devices"
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# UKHSA_Scientific_Provision of Oral Fluid Collection Devices

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-78634e00-30ec-42fb-b9a2-7f094a4e46b6

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## Summary

The public procurement process involves the award of a contract titled "UKHSA_Scientific_Provision of Oral Fluid Collection Devices" by Public Health England. The procurement falls under the category of diagnostic devices and is aimed at enhancing health surveillance related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract was awarded on 10th November 2021, with a total contract value ranging from £542,000 to £782,000, covering a period from 10th November 2021 to 9th November 2024. This was a selective procurement method conducted as a call-off from a framework agreement, and relevant delivery addresses include locations within the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents a distinct opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare and diagnostic equipment, particularly those involved in the manufacture and supply of oral fluid collection devices. Given that Malvern Medical Developments Ltd was the awarded supplier, competitors may need to demonstrate innovative solutions or comparable products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer bespoke or novel diagnostic solutions could benefit from entering this market segment, especially those focusing on community health initiatives and school survey programmes.

## Notice

Award to Malvern Medical Developments via Lot 1 - Diagnostic Goods and Services of the National Microbiology Framework for the provision of Oracol and Oracol+ fluid collection devices. These collection devices will be used for the collection of crevicular fluid for laboratory processing and testing for diseases. The procurement of these oral fluid collection devices will support the work of the National Infections Service (NIS) and the Schools Infection Survey (SIS) which enables further research into the direct and indirect impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and provide a vehicle to facilitate longer-term health surveillance among children and young people within the school environment and the wider community. The Oralcol and Oracol+ collection devices have an established history within the scientific community of being a reliable oral fluid collection method for testing for the presence of a range of pathogens. The Oracol+ has a unique feature where the swab does not need to be handled by the laboratory during processing by allowing the fluid to be centrifuged directly into the attached microtube. Malvern Medical Developments Ltd is the only manufacturer of oral fluid collection devices that have been validated by the laboratory and used in the previous School Infection Survey. The devices have recently been evaluated by the Oral Fluid team in the Virus Reference Department at Colindale and have shown to be effective in the collection and recovery of circulating antibodies in oral fluids from participants. The Oracol range is particularly well designed for use in the community where the swab is sent incorporated into a pack so the saliva collection can take place in the home and these devices have been recommended as the preferred oral fluid collection device for studies involving children in the UK. The value of the contract will range between PS542,000.000 - PS782,000.000 (excluding VAT) based on an initial 3-year contract (with the option to extend for a further period of up to 2 years).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a7e29f-3254-485e-8c2d-5b55dfde860a |
| 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 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2021 - 9 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £782,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £542,000 |
| 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 | MALVERN MEDICAL DEVELOPMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33124100 - Diagnostic devices
- 33124130 - Diagnostic supplies
- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2021 at 12:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a7e29f-3254-485e-8c2d-5b55dfde860a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69a7e29f-3254-485e-8c2d-5b55dfde860a
  12th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000GwCz/Zowu33N2PlzvR0Rg0k_4qFcksrZrRZx4hJv8XM7iFr0
  Order Form - Provision of Oral Fluid Collection Devices [Fully Executed]_Redacted

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