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title: "PHE_Scientific__Provision for purchase of tubes and screw caps for Covid"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028c61"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2021-01-21"
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# PHE_Scientific__Provision for purchase of tubes and screw caps for Covid

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028c61

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## Summary

The Public Health England (PHE) has completed a procurement process for the supply of test tubes and screw caps required for COVID-19 testing. The tender, initiated under extreme urgency due to the ongoing pandemic, falls within the goods category and is classified as CPV code 33192500. Although the procurement's status is complete, the latest actions were conducted using a limited method without prior call for competition, in accordance with the directives of the Civil Contingencies Act. The contract was awarded on 5th June 2020, with a financial commitment of £181,000 and delivery addressed within the UK.

This procurement opportunity is tailored for suppliers in the medical and scientific equipment sectors, particularly those capable of providing essential goods swiftly under critical circumstances. Businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, medical equipment, or other health-related products may find avenues for growth through engagement with PHE for future needs, especially as public health demands continue to evolve. The previous contract was awarded to International Scientific Supplies Limited, illustrating the potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to succeed in this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Purchase of tubes and screw caps for Covid 19.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Government must protect the health and well-being of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 Jan 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 Mar 2020. 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 requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has awarded a contract to International Scientific Supplies Ltd for the supply of test tubes with push caps due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c).

### Procurement Information

The Government must protect the health and well-being of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 Jan 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 Mar 2020. 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 requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PHE has awarded a contract to International Scientific Supplies Ltd for the supply of test tubes and screw caps due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001291-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £181,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33192500 - Test tubes

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001291-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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