--- title: "Provision of Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing Discs" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9d4345fc-ffba-4bf5-a7e0-b5e4005561f0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d4345fc-ffba-4bf5-a7e0-b5e4005561f0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d4345fc-ffba-4bf5-a7e0-b5e4005561f0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d4345fc-ffba-4bf5-a7e0-b5e4005561f0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2020-06-10" --- # Provision of Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing Discs Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d4345fc-ffba-4bf5-a7e0-b5e4005561f0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9d4345fc-ffba-4bf5-a7e0-b5e4005561f0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9d4345fc-ffba-4bf5-a7e0-b5e4005561f0.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by Public Health England (PHE) focused on the "Provision of Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing Discs," categorised under goods, particularly culture media. The tender opportunity was published on 7th January 2020 and had a deadline for submissions on 16th March 2020. The awarded contract, valued at £600,000, spans five years starting from 1st April 2020, with potential extensions available. The procurement followed an open procedure, allowing widespread participation. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies and diagnostics sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing laboratory-standard goods. Companies that manufacture or supply microbiological growth media and related products would find this a fitting competition, particularly those looking to partner with a leading health agency and expand their market presence within the public health domain. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) is an executive agency of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). PHE's National Infection Service (NIS) laboratories carry out a wide range of investigations and research. Following tender process (itt_4085 - Lot 2), PHE has awarded a contract for the provision of Antibiotic Sensitivity Testing Discs, to Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Ltd. The awarded contract is PHE wide for a period of 5 years with two possible extensions of 24 and then 12 months (5+2+1). The value of the contract covers the cost of any possible extensions. Additional information: If you have technical issues with login or registration, please contact Bravo eTendering helpdesk directly by phone: 0800 069 8630 or e-mail:help@bravosolution.co.uk. Any questions related to the tender itself should be sent via Bravo's messaging function linked to each of the individual lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6d7f1-2c1f-4228-8b31-ffaf47d281f7 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2020 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2020 | | Future notice date | 7 Oct 2019 | | Award date | 31 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £600,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £600,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | 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 | THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products ### Codes - 24931250 - Culture medium ## Release History - 10 Jun 2020 at 09:24 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6d7f1-2c1f-4228-8b31-ffaf47d281f7 - 14 Apr 2020 at 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef011d6b-3f96-432b-ab48-979a4e4e9e1a - 7 Jan 2020 at 18:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45ae9dd-be28-437f-a79e-03059326690a - 26 Sep 2019 at 11:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b06a1e-6dd5-434f-80a5-340f7493a844 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9da6d7f1-2c1f-4228-8b31-ffaf47d281f7 10th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef011d6b-3f96-432b-ab48-979a4e4e9e1a 14th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c45ae9dd-be28-437f-a79e-03059326690a 7th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99b06a1e-6dd5-434f-80a5-340f7493a844 26th September 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england General information about PHE - https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Access to the tender documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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