Award

Purchase of Liquid handling robot for Vaccines and antivirals Covid-19 work

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Award

21 Jan 2021 at 19:23

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) awarding a contract for the purchase of a liquid handling robot, specifically the QIAgility, aimed at enhancing the capacity for COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral work. The contract, valued at £20,135, was directly awarded to Qiagen Ltd under the Medical equipment industry category, following an urgent procurement method due to the pandemic. This contract commenced on 23rd December 2020 and will run until 22nd December 2021, and the tender period closed on 21st December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in innovative diagnostic tools and laboratory automation. Companies that have the capability to fulfil urgent supply requirements, especially those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes within public health initiatives. Engaging in such tenders can help SMEs expand their market reach and secure valuable contracts within the healthcare landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Liquid handling robot for Vaccines and antivirals Covid-19 work

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. A direct award has been made due to extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c) to Qiagen Ltd for the provision of liquid handling robot, QIAgility, to increase capacity and ensure continuity of service. PHE has award the contract via direct award under Lot 1 Diagnostics of the PHE Microbiology Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-686e756a-8a35-46b4-82b2-38df3375662a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49bf74a-a142-4ad9-b225-d82d490b5dea
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,135 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,135 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
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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