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title: "Purchase of Rotorgene system"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Purchase of Rotorgene system

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1a27c7b5-3efe-45af-b898-78d780953add

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## Summary

The procurement process overseen by Public Health England involves the tender for the "Purchase of Rotorgene system," aimed at providing laboratory equipment essential for addressing the public health concerns arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The tender is classified under the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" category and falls under a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £82,982, commenced on 31st July 2020 and was completed by 30th July 2021, with the tender period concluding on 24th June 2020.

This contract presents an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific and laboratory equipment sectors to expand their business. Companies specialising in precision lab equipment, particularly those that can fulfil urgent public health requirements, such as the provision of Rotorgene systems, would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. Engaging in such tenders allows these businesses to not only support public health initiatives but also to enhance their market visibility and credibility within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. 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). To respond to the recent COVID-19 outbreak Public Health England has awarded a contract to Qiagen for the provision of Rotor Gene systems to ensure continuity of the service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852b18fa-d46f-4a93-ae01-e09e371ab743 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 13:29 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852b18fa-d46f-4a93-ae01-e09e371ab743
- 29 Jan 2021 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852b18fa-d46f-4a93-ae01-e09e371ab743

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/852b18fa-d46f-4a93-ae01-e09e371ab743
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/491d55cd-5fe3-4ba7-a599-245de76abdff
  ECM_7531 - Order Form ROTORGENE Lot1 - itt-2515 Qiagen - Signed - Redacted.ND.

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