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PHE_Scientific_(Agency Wide)_Automated Liquid Handling Robot Platforms

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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20 Mar 2017 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, titled "PHE_Scientific_(Agency Wide)_Automated Liquid Handling Robot Platforms," was conducted by Public Health England (PHE) for the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly focusing on automated liquid handling solutions. This tender was officially awarded on 22nd February 2017, following a mini-competition under the PHE Microbiology Framework Lot 1 Diagnostics. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, supports laboratory operations in the UK and beyond, with a contract period extending until 21st February 2022.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and automation, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for liquid handling processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts within public health and laboratory supply chains, as this sector often seeks new technologies and efficiencies to enhance operational capabilities. Companies with expertise in scientific equipment, robotics, and automation systems will find themselves well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this growing market.

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Notice Title

PHE_Scientific_(Agency Wide)_Automated Liquid Handling Robot Platforms

Notice Description

Under PHE Microbiology Framework Lot 1 Diagnostics, Public Health England following a mini-competition; have awarded contract for the provision of automated liquid handling robot platforms to Tecan UK in partnership with BioConnections. The purchase of the liquid handling robots is to aid with the sample splitting and aliquoting of liquids. This award supports the work of the various laboratories within the PHE organisation by establishing a fully automated system to perform broth micro dilution processes, viral assays, sample aliquoting procedures and in addition to the liquid handling robotic functionality.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3255dc4c-09f7-47a1-86bb-ab7927e92edf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98274370-20fe-417c-87b7-516b4033345d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2017 - 21 Feb 2022 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COLINDALE
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BIOCONNECTIONS

TECAN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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