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title: "Provision of Qubit 3 Fluorometers"
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# Provision of Qubit 3 Fluorometers

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2785c6b7-d6e8-4f8e-b03c-e0815753dfc8

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## Summary

Public Health England is initiating a procurement process for the provision of Qubit 3 Fluorometers, classified under the medical equipment category (CPV code 33100000). The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 noon on 12th July 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 14th July 2021 to 13th July 2022, covering various locations including the UK and British Overseas Territories. This is a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation process below the threshold, with a total estimated contract value of £18,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical and laboratory equipment sector, particularly those that are SMEs. Companies that specialise in the manufacturing and supply of advanced scientific instruments, as well as those equipped to provide tailored equipment with advanced specifications, would be well-positioned to compete. The engagement with Public Health England could facilitate long-term partnerships and enhance business visibility in a growing market with increasing demand for precision laboratory tools.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to purchase up to Qubit 3 Fluorometers. The fluorometers should provide normalisation of DNA concentration across all samples entering the sequencing library preparation process, additionally, these libraries must be pooled and balanced at a specific molarity on the next generation sequencing instrument. This requires determination of DNA concentration and average insert length and have a specification that preferably includes: - Calculations and settings automatically performed by the instrument - Touchscreen controls - Max dimensions of 5.4"(w) x 10"(l) X 2.2" (h) - Ability to personalise with own assays - Minimum 1 year warranty - Sensitive quantitation - Storage capabilities of up to 1,000 sample results - Sample size of 1-20ul - Incubation times of up to 2 minutes for DNA and RNA assays Please only contact Mercy.Mashem@phe.gov.uk and submit a quotation if you feel you can meet the above requirements. The closing date and time to submit a quotation is at 12noon on the 12th of July, 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6de625-cbd6-4e9f-8659-6ed9fd5c5da8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Jul 2021 - 13 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2021 at 08:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6de625-cbd6-4e9f-8659-6ed9fd5c5da8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f6de625-cbd6-4e9f-8659-6ed9fd5c5da8
  30th June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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