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title: "Provision of M20 kits"
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# Provision of M20 kits

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff6c8dc3-46e0-49be-8a5e-2f10c379d27b

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## Summary

The contract titled "Provision of M20 kits" was awarded by Public Health England (PHE), located in London, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category with a primary focus on blood analysers, reflecting PHE's urgent response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement method employed was a single tender action, completing the procurement process by awarding this contract to Tasso Inc. The award date was on 17th November 2020, with the contract period set from 17th November 2020 to 16th November 2021, culminating in a total contract value of £250,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies and health equipment sector, particularly those specialising in blood analysis technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) categorised under this industry could benefit from similar future tenders, especially as health authorities continue to respond to ongoing public health needs. Suppliers that are capable of providing essential medical equipment quickly are well-positioned to compete for such contracts, potentially fostering growth through successful participation in government projects.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Tasso Inc. for the provision of M20 kits urgently needed to support the COVID-19 work. Additional information: PHE 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/6881b0c0-39c9-4580-a67d-10c7c3b0e475 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2020 - 16 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | TASSO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434520 - Blood analysers

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2020 at 10:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6881b0c0-39c9-4580-a67d-10c7c3b0e475

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6881b0c0-39c9-4580-a67d-10c7c3b0e475
  16th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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