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title: "PHE_Scientific- Purchase of Liquid Handling Robot"
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# PHE_Scientific- Purchase of Liquid Handling Robot

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26fe84ca-a87d-48e4-ad6a-622d3bccb8db

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Liquid Handling Robot to Qiagen Limited, valued at £24,078. This contract was secured through a direct award as part of a framework agreement, with the procurement process classified as a selective method. The contract commenced on 15th March 2021 and will run until 14th March 2022. This tender falls under the “Analysers” category in the goods sector and encompasses delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and beyond, ensuring compatibility with existing PCR workflows.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and supplies, particularly those involved in technologies that facilitate PCR processes. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions in automated liquid handling or relevant training services would be well-positioned to benefit from future tenders related to health and scientific equipment. Networking with Public Health England and similar organisations could also enhance visibility and chances of securing contracts in this growing industry.

## Notice

Public Health England have awarded a contract to QIAGEN Ltd to replace one of its two existing Liquid Handling Robots at RIPL to ensure compatibility with its existing workflow of PCR set up. This contract was awarded via. direct award on lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology Framework . The installation and training on these machines will also be covered in this contract till the end of its duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd141b89-6a3d-4d19-9fec-8da929ae21fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,078 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,078 |
| 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

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 12:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd141b89-6a3d-4d19-9fec-8da929ae21fe
- 25 Mar 2021 at 17:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd141b89-6a3d-4d19-9fec-8da929ae21fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd141b89-6a3d-4d19-9fec-8da929ae21fe
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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