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title: "PHE_Scientific_Provision of Primestore Transport Media"
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# PHE_Scientific_Provision of Primestore Transport Media

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-98094c7a-5261-4a8f-9767-9b487f9a6659

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract titled "PHE_Scientific_Provision of Primestore Transport Media" for the provision of SARS-CoV-2 sample collection tubes to EKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC. The procurement process, conducted via a direct method (single tender action), was initiated in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and had a contract value of £1,200,000. The contract period commenced on 2nd October 2020 and will conclude on 1st October 2021. The procurement is classified under the industry category of manual swab test kits, and deliveries are expected across various regions, including the United Kingdom and Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in health-related goods and equipment manufacturing. Suppliers of medical consumables, testing kits, and related medical technologies would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. With Public Health England's status as a key government agency during health emergencies, engaging with such contracts can be a strategic move for businesses looking to expand their market presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

As part of PHE's response to the ongoing international outbreak of a novel Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) Public Health England awarded a contract to EKF Diagnostic Holdings PLC for the provision of SARS-Cov-2 sample collection tube (Primestore Transport Media). Additional information: PHE and its successor bodies, discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf34124-2833-46e3-b2a9-7ea78748b264 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Oct 2020 - 1 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| 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 | EKF DIAGNOSTIC HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38911000 - Manual swab test kits
- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2020 at 10:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf34124-2833-46e3-b2a9-7ea78748b264

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbf34124-2833-46e3-b2a9-7ea78748b264
  19th October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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