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title: "Provision of Flocked Pernasal Swabs LAB4040 SU"
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# Provision of Flocked Pernasal Swabs LAB4040 SU

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1a08bd8-f3ed-438a-8289-10a0a8f0167c

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Flocked Pernasal Swabs LAB4040 SU" to APPLETON WOODS LIMITED for the supply of automated swab test kits on Lot 8 - Miscellaneous Consumables. This procurement process, initiated through a selective method by way of a call-off from a framework agreement, has concluded, with the contract officially starting on 26th April 2021 and set to expire on 31st October 2021, with a potential six-month extension. The award is valued at £130,800 and is located in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The formal award notice was published on 27th April 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the medical supply and healthcare sectors, particularly those specialising in consumable medical items. Companies with expertise in automated test kits or similar products would be well-positioned to compete in future procurements under similar frameworks, especially given the ongoing demand for medical supplies in public health contexts. Businesses with a solid understanding of the regulatory and quality standards required in healthcare contracting will likely find this avenue beneficial for growth.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to APPLETON WOODS LIMITED using the IRLA framework LAB4040 SU for the provision of flocked pernasal swabs on Lot 8 - Miscellaneous Consumables. The contract expires on the 31st October 2021, with an option to extend for a further six months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864a79d3-fba6-4a5b-b599-1dfa4d8e3a7d |
| 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 | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £130,800 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APPLETON WOODS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38912000 - Automated swab test kits

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864a79d3-fba6-4a5b-b599-1dfa4d8e3a7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/864a79d3-fba6-4a5b-b599-1dfa4d8e3a7d
  27th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca2227c2-29dc-4756-bc77-85de9bc2050f
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