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title: "Provisions for Agency Wide Specialist Service and Technical Support Cover for Applied Biosystems Instruments"
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# Provisions for Agency Wide Specialist Service and Technical Support Cover for Applied Biosystems Instruments

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-07768588-6b57-4efb-afd3-a7b6456b6d09

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Public Health England, which has awarded a three-year contract titled "Provisions for Agency Wide Specialist Service and Technical Support Cover for Applied Biosystems Instruments." This procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The contract commenced on 11 April 2017 and will conclude on 31 March 2020. The award was made following a limited tender procedure as part of the Public Health England microbiology framework, specifically Lot 2.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and technical support of medical equipment, particularly those that can provide servicing for Applied Biosystems instruments. Companies with expertise in precision medical equipment repair would be particularly well-suited to compete, alongside small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their service offerings. Engaging in such contracts can foster growth and establish key relationships within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Public Health England has awarded a 3 year contract to Life Technologies for the servicing and technical support cover of its fleet of Applied Biosystems equipment. The equipment covered are: - 7500-FAST - 7500 - 3130XL - VIIA7 - QuantStudio 7Flex This was awarded via the Public Health England microbiology framework - Lot 2. Life Technologies are the sole supplier of the maintenance due to being the OEM.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79581c5-b05c-4579-8efd-6ab441e7fc6d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 10 Apr 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | COLINDALE |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79581c5-b05c-4579-8efd-6ab441e7fc6d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c79581c5-b05c-4579-8efd-6ab441e7fc6d
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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