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title: "National Microbiology Framework - Lot 3: Manufacturing, Product Development and Commercialisation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a9e3"
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# National Microbiology Framework - Lot 3: Manufacturing, Product Development and Commercialisation

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a9e3

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## Summary

The procurement process entails a framework established by Public Health England, entitled "National Microbiology Framework - Lot 3: Manufacturing, Product Development and Commercialisation." This initiative falls within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry, with an approximate value of £2.5 billion. The framework agreement, initiated through an open tender procedure, is designed to last for an initial two years, with options to extend for a further two years. The procurement location is within the UK, and it covers the manufacturing and commercialisation of diagnostic and therapeutic products, reflecting the rapid advancements in healthcare technology.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses focused on innovative healthcare solutions, particularly in the diagnostics and therapeutics sectors. Businesses specialising in manufacturing, product development, and related medical services will find this framework well-suited for participation. Given the open nature of the procurement, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger organisations engaged in health technology are encouraged to compete, especially those capable of offering cutting-edge products in response to evolving public health needs.

## Notice

Lot 3 is for the manufacturing, product development and commercialisation of diagnostic and/or therapeutic products for the purpose of research, experimentation, study, development or to establish commercial viability or to recover research and development costs. Please note that this Award Notice is for Lot 3, however the Framework Agreement encompasses the following four lots: - Lot 1: Diagnostic Goods and Services - Lot 2: Research and Development Goods and Services - Lot 3: Manufacturing, Product Development and Commercialisation - Lot 4: Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Framework Agreement relates to the supply of diagnostics Goods for the qualitative / quantitative examination of specimens / samples and the development or manufacturing of assays / kits / medication and related Services. It also relates to the supply of diagnostics Services for the qualitative / quantitative examination of specimens / samples or the development or manufacturing of assays / kits / medication. The framework also covers Clinical Laboratory Diagnostic Testing Services. The term of the framework will be for an initial 2 years with options to extend by up to a further 2 years. Additional information: The value attributed to each Lot is an approximate estimate only. As indicated in Section VI.3. of this Notice, the actual values will be to such level as those purchasing under the Framework Agreement consider necessary to provide suitable requirements.

Options: The framework agreement will be for an initial period of 24 months with options exercisable by the Authority under the framework agreement to extend the duration in increments by up to a maximum of 24 months. Therefore, the total maximum duration of the framework agreement is 48 months. The Authority will also have the option to purchase new and/or updated Goods and/or Services which the Supplier proposes should be added to its range as described in Section VI.3 below.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008818-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 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 | £2,500,000,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | 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 | 9 |
| Supplier names | AUSDIAGNOSTICS; BIO-TECHNE; EUROPLAZ TECHNOLOGIES; IMMENSA HEALTH CLINIC; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; QIAGEN; RANDOX LABORATORIES; THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSTICS; YOURGENE HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2021 at 21:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008818-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:533940-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
- https://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/pages/nhstrustlisting.aspx

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