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title: "Provision of Multimode Reader"
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# Provision of Multimode Reader

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-361949d4-99b1-48e2-998a-a1c47be9a6ca

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## Summary

The public procurement process has been completed by Public Health England, which awarded a contract for the "Provision of Multimode Reader" valued at £91,600. This contract falls within the medical equipment industry category and is part of a critical project aimed at enhancing SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacity. The contract commenced on 29th June 2021 and will run until 28th June 2022. The procurement method used was selective, executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 25th June 2021.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialised in medical equipment and technology, especially those capable of supplying related products and services. Companies with expertise in laboratory instruments, especially in the context of public health, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders like this one. The involvement of large suppliers, such as TECAN UK Ltd, highlights the competitive nature of this market, suggesting that innovation and technical capability will play crucial roles in securing similar contracts.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to TECAN UK Ltd to procure the Spark Multimode Reader devices under the 2021 National Microbiology Framework This is part of a critical project to rapidly expand the SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacity under the Genomics testing expansion slated for the 2nd half of 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb493f3-fe73-418d-b063-2520232dc865 |
| 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 | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 28 Jun 2021 - 28 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,600 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,600 |
| 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 | TECAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb493f3-fe73-418d-b063-2520232dc865

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb493f3-fe73-418d-b063-2520232dc865
  29th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a06b4786-1366-46d6-be67-3ade49d6d961
  ECM_8523 - Fully signed - Order form - Redacted.ND.

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