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title: "Capital Purchase of Tetrad Thermocyclers"
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# Capital Purchase of Tetrad Thermocyclers

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-306813c0-d0da-4351-bf93-b72e0499ec62

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) is conducting a tender for the capital purchase of Tetrad Thermocyclers, which is essential for their Bacteriology and Virology Reference Departments. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the tender period set to conclude on 22 January 2018. The contract will cover an initial purchase of three units, with a potential total of ten instruments over the next five years. The estimated value of the procurement is £30,000, and the contract period is expected to run from 1 March 2018 to 1 March 2023. The procurement involves an open procedure and is classified under PCR equipment (CPV code: 38950000), with delivery addresses including various locations in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and diagnostics industry, particularly those specialising in laboratory instruments and maintenance services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement, as it aims to foster competition among qualified suppliers. This project could be an excellent fit for companies that can offer high-quality thermocyclers as well as ongoing maintenance, ensuring the continued operation of essential health services.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is looking to procure 4 block Thermocyclers (Tetrad) to allow the Bacteriology and Virology Reference Departments to deliver various reference services. The scope of the contract is for up to 10 instruments over a 5 year period, however, the immediate purchase will be for 3 instruments. It will also cover any comprehensive maintenance cover over this period. This tender is by invitation only. Please email ashna.shah@phe.gov.uk to be added to the tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e88093-3824-44ae-96fb-92f850f6fbe6 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 1 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 9 Jan 2018 at 10:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e88093-3824-44ae-96fb-92f850f6fbe6
- 8 Jan 2018 at 21:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e88093-3824-44ae-96fb-92f850f6fbe6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d0e88093-3824-44ae-96fb-92f850f6fbe6
  9th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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