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title: "Provision of Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and Focus products"
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# Provision of Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and Focus products

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8ed2ded6-924f-4324-b7a0-f2901fb40222

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and Focus products" to Oxford Biosystems Ltd. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically for immunoassay analysers, with a contract value of £900,000. The contract period is set from 10th February 2017 to 9th February 2022. The tender process completed on 31st January 2017, with the award publicly announced on 2nd March 2017. The delivery addresses span across the United Kingdom and other regions, demonstrating the contract's extensive geographical reach.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of medical and laboratory products, particularly those that specialise in immunoassay equipment and associated products. Companies that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in future tenders within this framework, aligning with Public Health England's commitment to fostering inclusive competition. This contract may also inspire partnerships among SMEs that can collectively deliver the required goods and enhance innovation in the healthcare supply sector.

## Notice

Under PHE Microbiology Framework Public Health England awarded contract for the provision of Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and Focus products to Oxford Biosystems. The reference work of the Respiratory & Vaccine Preventable Bacteria Reference Unit (National Infection Service) requires use of antisera manufactured by Statens Serum Institut (SSI) and Focus kits. Oxford Biosystems has the exclusive distribution rights for both SSI and Focus products in UK.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5218cb48-5aef-42e3-bb39-5654a5a2693c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2017 - 9 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £900,000 |
| 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 | OXFORD BIOSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434580 - Immunoassay analysers

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2017 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5218cb48-5aef-42e3-bb39-5654a5a2693c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5218cb48-5aef-42e3-bb39-5654a5a2693c
  2nd March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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