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title: "Provision of assays and kits for the diagnostic testing of Borrelia infection"
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# Provision of assays and kits for the diagnostic testing of Borrelia infection

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c5f203c-6107-4aa4-bf82-10f4c5f99d97

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## Summary

The procurement titled "Provision of assays and kits for the diagnostic testing of Borrelia infection" was awarded by Public Health England (PHE) to Invitech Ltd. This contract, which falls under the goods category relating to diagnostic kits, is valued at £880,000 and spans a duration of three years for Lot 1 and two years for Lot 2. The contract period commenced on 16 August 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 August 2021. The procurement method was selective, identified as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period ended on 31 July 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and diagnostic sectors, particularly those that specialise in laboratory supplies and equipment. Companies that manufacture or supply diagnostic kits, reagents, and testing equipment may find themselves well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature, especially those that qualify as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Engaging with public health initiatives like this procurement can sustainably support business growth through expanded market reach and collaboration within the public sector.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Invitech Ltd for the supply kits (reagents and assays) for screening, capable of qualitative and sensitive detection of IgM and IgG antibodies from human serum for Borrelia testing. This is contracted under two lots and the duration of the contract is for 3 years for lot 1 and 2 years for lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e10961-2d86-409d-bcb5-57923e9a62bb |
| 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 | 17 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £880,000 |
| 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 | COLINDALE |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVITECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141625 - Diagnostic kits

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2018 at 11:18 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e10961-2d86-409d-bcb5-57923e9a62bb
- 17 Aug 2018 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e10961-2d86-409d-bcb5-57923e9a62bb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/78e10961-2d86-409d-bcb5-57923e9a62bb
  17th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Link to the PHE Bravo portal

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