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Provision of digital PCR instrument (COVID-19)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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23 Dec 2020 at 14:37

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23 Dec 2020 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of a digital PCR instrument, necessary for COVID-19 work, has been completed by Public Health England (PHE). The contract, valued at £177,399.68, was awarded to Qiagen Ltd on 16 November 2020, and is set to remain in effect until 16 November 2024. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the delivery scheduled for the London region. The tender was in the award stage as of the publication date on 23 December 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in PCR technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature, especially those capable of rapidly providing digital solutions in response to public health emergencies. The urgent requirement stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of agile suppliers who can meet critical demands promptly.

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Notice Title

Provision of digital PCR instrument (COVID-19)

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Qiagen Ltd for the provision of a digital PCR instrument 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). This urgent requirement is in response to the COVID -19 outbreak.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b1c6407-7c78-456b-9777-7fe8231a8989
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48929e48-fd49-4992-a5da-9df88a6018d2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£177,399 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£177,399 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2020 - 16 Nov 2024 4-5 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
LONDON
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
TLI London

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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