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title: "Provision of Tasso SST M20 kits and Adapters"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d88"
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# Provision of Tasso SST M20 kits and Adapters

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d88

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed by Public Health England (PHE) for the provision of Tasso SST M20 kits and adapters, classified under the CPV code for venepuncture and blood sampling devices. The contract, awarded to Tasso Incorporation, was initiated under a limited procurement method due to the extreme urgency necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This tender was formally signed on 22 January 2021 and is set for a duration of one year, with delivery required across the UK. PHE acts as a Category 1 Responder for emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health, in accordance with the Civil Contingencies Act 2004.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical devices and public health products, particularly those with capabilities in the rapid manufacture and distribution of clinical tools. Companies aiming to engage in COVID-19 related surveillance studies, especially those targeting educational and healthcare settings, would be well-positioned to compete for future opportunities. Given the ongoing public health focus, businesses that can demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and rapid response abilities may find growth potential in this evolving market.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Tasso Incorporation for the supply of SST M20 kits and adapters urgently needed to support COVID-19 work. 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). The length of this contract is for one year.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This single tender action request is for the purpose of procuring TASSO SST kits and adaptors. The device is to be used for surveillance studies across the country to understand and control the spread of COVID-19.

### 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 urgent requirement is in response to the COVID -19 outbreak. A direct award has been made due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c) for the purpose of procuring self-sampling blood bits kits for COVID-19 surveillance studies which the Immunisation and Countermeasures department has been instructed to undertake by PHE and DHSC. The kits will be used for surveillance studies in educational, care homes, community, and public health research studies settings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001586-2021 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £772,000 |

## 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 | TASSO INCORPORATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141300 - Venepuncture, blood sampling devices

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001586-2021

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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