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title: "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8163"
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# PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8163

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fec819cb-8a11-4358-8dad-76a09cd8dfa6

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## Summary

The procurement process for the emergency purchase titled "PHE_Covid-19 Emergency Purchases - ecm_8163" was conducted by Public Health England, located in London, England. This tender, categorised under clinical products, involved the direct procurement method through a single tender action. The contract, valued at £111,783 and effective from 1 December 2019 to 31 March 2021, enabled the purchase of essential laboratory supplies to aid in the UK government's response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The formal contract was not awarded due to the urgent nature of the procurement, with the Purchase Order serving as the binding agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary and community sector entities (VCSEs), that can supply laboratory products and consumables. Companies experienced in handling emergency contract requests or specialised in clinical goods would be especially well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. Engaging in this sector not only helps suppliers grow their business but also contributes to the critical public health initiatives in times of need.

## Notice

Emergency purchase of laboratory products, consumables, reagents etc to assist Public Health England support the Government in its response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The purchases covered by this notice are 0.75ML DATA-MATRIX CODED SCREW CAP TUBES V-BOTTOM IN MICRONIC 96-2 RACK WITH LOW COVER (BARCODED A1-H1 SIDE). 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/f95558c2-4385-44e6-b987-806cee6f2f90 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £111,783 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,783 |
| 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 | NBS SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698000 - Clinical products

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95558c2-4385-44e6-b987-806cee6f2f90

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f95558c2-4385-44e6-b987-806cee6f2f90
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/36622045-defd-4946-a0ae-d058d17ade3e
  ECM 8163 PO 6694742.ND.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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