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title: "Provision of Automated RNA/ DNA extraction platform EZ1 Advanced XL"
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# Provision of Automated RNA/ DNA extraction platform EZ1 Advanced XL

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26ed7c2e-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is based in London, seeking to purchase an automated RNA/DNA extraction platform, specifically the EZ1 Advanced XL from Qiagen Ltd. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category and is now complete. The main contract period was initiated on 7 August 2015 and concluded on 31 March 2016, following a tender period that ended on 6 August 2015. The awarded contract is valued at £21,000, highlighting the importance of this instrument for re-establishing crucial diagnostic services in public health.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses within the medical equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in diagnostic technologies and laboratory supplies. Suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), who can deliver innovative and reliable medical solutions, would be well-suited to compete in future contracts of a similar nature. Engaging in this sector not only contributes to public health but also positions businesses to be part of essential services that have a direct impact on patient care.

## Notice

The Qiagen EZ1 instrument is required for a diagnostic service to be provided by PHE's London laboratory for invasive aspergillosis. The service had been halted due to gross contamination of equipment and purchase of this platform enabled the service to be re-implemented benefitting patient care .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93099e27-5869-49bc-9423-e9a3dfcdd947 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 2015 |
| Contract period | 6 Aug 2015 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93099e27-5869-49bc-9423-e9a3dfcdd947

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93099e27-5869-49bc-9423-e9a3dfcdd947
  30th December 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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