Award

Direct Award for the provision of purchase of ONT GridION platforms to support COG-UK and Covid

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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05 Feb 2021 at 00:52

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) and concerns a direct award for the purchase of ONT GridION platforms to aid the COG UK consortium in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The contract, classified under medical equipment and laboratory supplies, has been awarded to Oxford Nanopore Technologies Ltd. The total value of the contract is £279,825, which commenced on 28 January 2021 and is set to conclude on 30 April 2021. This nationwide contract was executed as a selective procurement method, with the tender process officially closed on 25 January 2021.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in long-read sequencing technologies. Suppliers of similar products, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate flexibility and innovation in responding to health emergencies, would be well-positioned to compete in future procurements. Given the emphasis on supporting public health initiatives, businesses that align with government objectives in healthcare would benefit from participating in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Direct Award for the provision of purchase of ONT GridION platforms to support COG-UK and Covid

Notice Description

PHE has awarded a contract to Oxford Nanopore Technology Ltd under Lot2 of the PHE Microbiology framework for the provision of purchase of Gridion Sequencing platform in order to support the COG UK consortium and COVID incident. The instrument can process both low and high sample number batches using long read sequencing thus providing flexibility in order to respond to the SarsCov2 pandemic. It is Nationwide contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-731df34e-7060-41ac-b1f6-397685c436e2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82fbda90-26bb-4512-9d4d-0a952c3bab3f
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

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

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£279,825 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£279,825 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
28 Jan 2021 - 30 Apr 2021 1-6 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
SALISBURY
Postcode
SP2 0QT
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Till Valley
Westminster Constituency
East Wiltshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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