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title: "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8088"
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# PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8088

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6d4f523-0c9d-4cc0-aa21-b200085d343e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is located at Wellington House, London. The tender titled "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8088" pertains to the emergency purchase of laboratory products and consumables essential for the Government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, specifically the Borellia Virachip IGM Test. The procurement was classified under clinical products and was conducted using a direct procurement method as a single tender action for an amount of £17,600. The contract period commenced on 1 December 2019, concluding on 31 March 2021, while the award was announced on 27 March 2021.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the healthcare sector, including suppliers of clinical products and laboratory equipment. Given the emergency nature of the procurement, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The quick turnaround in these emergency purchases can allow nimble businesses to provide innovative solutions during critical times, helping to scale their operations and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England to support the Government in its response to the covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are Borellia Virachip IGM Test (96 tests) Due to the emergency nature of these purchases, no formal contract was awarded but PHE's Purchase Order formed the contract. An example purchase order is attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee06ca42-b5c9-4ff3-8c9f-5e10b3196385 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,600 |
| 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 | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INVITECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 19:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee06ca42-b5c9-4ff3-8c9f-5e10b3196385

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee06ca42-b5c9-4ff3-8c9f-5e10b3196385
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/687d7c5f-e81c-48ab-b2b8-7d19e2b6f3ea
  ecm_8088 PO 6628309-1 Reloaded - JAR 31/03/2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

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