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title: "PHE_Scientific - Provision for purchase of Pipette tips (Covid-19)"
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# PHE_Scientific - Provision for purchase of Pipette tips (Covid-19)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d3c9fa7-48ae-42b1-8094-ad6434f43f8c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a contract awarded by Public Health England for the provision of pipette tips, critical for supporting COVID-19 efforts. This contract falls under the category of laboratory pipettes and accessories and was valued at £21,500. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, with the tender period concluding on 5 November 2020. The contract commenced on 6 November 2020 and concluded on 8 November 2021, covering various delivery locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies and laboratory equipment sectors to engage with public health authorities. Companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are well-suited to compete for such contracts that typically require agility and the ability to meet urgent demands. Suppliers capable of providing high-quality laboratory goods quickly could leverage this opportunity to expand their market presence, especially in the context of ongoing public health responses.

## Notice

Public Health England awarded a contract for a short term provision of Pipette tips to Fisher Scientific due to the low supply on the market and the urgency of the situation at the time of the award, to support COVID-19 response team.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be420e3d-334a-426e-a1dd-d9e9cfb8f0e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Nov 2020 - 8 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,500 |
| 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 | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2021 at 16:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be420e3d-334a-426e-a1dd-d9e9cfb8f0e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be420e3d-334a-426e-a1dd-d9e9cfb8f0e6
  28th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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