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title: "PHE_Scientific_(Agency Wide)_Automated Liquid Handling Robot Platforms"
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# PHE_Scientific_(Agency Wide)_Automated Liquid Handling Robot Platforms

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3255dc4c-09f7-47a1-86bb-ab7927e92edf

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, titled "PHE_Scientific_(Agency Wide)_Automated Liquid Handling Robot Platforms," was conducted by Public Health England (PHE) for the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly focusing on automated liquid handling solutions. This tender was officially awarded on 22nd February 2017, following a mini-competition under the PHE Microbiology Framework Lot 1 Diagnostics. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, supports laboratory operations in the UK and beyond, with a contract period extending until 21st February 2022.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and automation, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for liquid handling processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts within public health and laboratory supply chains, as this sector often seeks new technologies and efficiencies to enhance operational capabilities. Companies with expertise in scientific equipment, robotics, and automation systems will find themselves well-positioned to compete for future tenders in this growing market.

## Notice

Under PHE Microbiology Framework Lot 1 Diagnostics, Public Health England following a mini-competition; have awarded contract for the provision of automated liquid handling robot platforms to Tecan UK in partnership with BioConnections. The purchase of the liquid handling robots is to aid with the sample splitting and aliquoting of liquids. This award supports the work of the various laboratories within the PHE organisation by establishing a fully automated system to perform broth micro dilution processes, viral assays, sample aliquoting procedures and in addition to the liquid handling robotic functionality.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98274370-20fe-417c-87b7-516b4033345d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2017 - 21 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,000,000 |
| 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 | COLINDALE |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BIOCONNECTIONS; TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2017 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98274370-20fe-417c-87b7-516b4033345d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98274370-20fe-417c-87b7-516b4033345d
  20th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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