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title: "Provision of Automated Plate Washers for Cell Culturing"
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# Provision of Automated Plate Washers for Cell Culturing

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-32436ae8-3fa8-41a8-b793-49781f739b54

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Public Health England, involved the contract titled "Provision of Automated Plate Washers for Cell Culturing." This contract, classified under the industry category of laundry washing, was awarded to BioTek Instruments Ltd. The contract was valued at £75,000 and was awarded through a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to its value being below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 27th November 2020 and is set to conclude on 24th November 2023. The delivery addresses cover the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the rest of the world.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and supplies, particularly those capable of providing automated machinery for scientific applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find themselves in a favourable position to compete, given their flexibility and innovation potential in meeting specific needs. Companies with a focus on goods that align with the CPV description of laundry washing, dry-cleaning, and drying machines will be especially well-suited to engage in future procurement processes of a similar nature.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to BioTek Instruments Ltd for the Provision of Automated Plate Washers for Cell Culturing for a period of 3 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6496f4-215a-4920-8798-f11b34564124 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2020 - 24 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | BIOTEK INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42716000 - Laundry washing, dry-cleaning and drying machines

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2021 at 11:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6496f4-215a-4920-8798-f11b34564124
- 27 Nov 2020 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6496f4-215a-4920-8798-f11b34564124

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec6496f4-215a-4920-8798-f11b34564124
  26th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7be523d3-b839-4d38-956d-504326e3647a
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6d9afc6-6cb7-4142-8819-c3ea416c6cda
  ECM_7522 - Fully signed form of contract - Redacted.ND.
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c1efb6c7-99ec-4df3-9feb-e32fd4e746bc
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c3828d6-1b8f-400b-aae8-1ee12811f507
  n/a

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