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title: "PHE_Scientific Provision for purchase of MiSeq Paltforms for Genomic expansion"
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# PHE_Scientific Provision for purchase of MiSeq Paltforms for Genomic expansion

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d98d591-7e61-4e99-9dc5-921f81565d5f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by Public Health England in the healthcare sector, focuses on the provision of MiniSeq platforms for genomic expansion. The contract, valued at GBP 172,824, is intended for a one-year period starting from 30th April 2021 and ending on 29th March 2022. The procurement method used was selective, under a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 29th April 2021. The contract supports the UK's efforts in large-scale SARS-CoV-2 sequencing across multiple public health agencies, and it encompasses delivery addresses throughout the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment supply, particularly those specialising in electrical machinery, laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies suitable for competition include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the health technology field, especially those with capabilities in genomic sequencing and related analytic equipment. Engaging in this contract aligns well with businesses aiming to support public health initiatives, particularly in the context of COVID-19 response efforts.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a contract to Illumina Cambridge Ltd under the PHE Microbiology Framework Lot-2 for the provision of purchase of MiniSeq sequencing Platforms in aim to provide large scale and rapid SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacity to the four UK Public Health Agencies (PHA's), local NHS centres and the UK government at pace for genomic expansion. The initial order is for one MiniSeq , additional equipment can be purchased provided that the total value of the contract is no more than GBP172,824.00 ex VAT. It is a PHE wide one year contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be69c01-071e-4f54-8dc3-422235d3131d |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 29 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,824 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £172,824 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ILLUMINA CAMBRIDGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 May 2021 at 21:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be69c01-071e-4f54-8dc3-422235d3131d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8be69c01-071e-4f54-8dc3-422235d3131d
  7th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/14f8ab2f-c276-42e3-a42d-3d09f356d0cc
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