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title: "Provision of an AKTA Pure 150M Machine"
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# Provision of an AKTA Pure 150M Machine

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-383ebfa0-6334-434e-a70b-6cb062fda23f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) initiating a tender for the provision of an AKTA Pure 150M Machine, a critical asset for preparing antigens for clinical trials. This project falls within the industry category of chromatographs, with the planning stage currently ongoing. The engagement end date is set for 23rd February 2018, and the procurement will occur in Colindale, England. PHE aims to contract exclusively with GE Healthcare, the sole UK distributor of the AKTA Pure 150M, for the purchase and servicing of this equipment, which is essential for meeting scientific and regulatory objectives.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in the supply of laboratory equipment and services related to biotechnology. Companies that provide alternative viable solutions to the AKTA Pure 150M, or similar technology, are encouraged to submit proposals. The competitive environment may favour businesses equipped with innovative solutions that can meet the specific technical requirements highlighted by PHE, particularly in protein purification and laboratory integration.

## Notice

In order for Public Health England (PHE) to prepare antigens to support clinical trials and to fulfil both scientific and regulatory objectives, it is necessary they purchase an AKTA Pure 150M to replace an aging AKTA FPLC. This purchase will allow the team to produce antigens, toxins and other bacterial proteins of the required specification for production of immunotherapeutics and vaccines for use in clinical trials. The justifications behind purchasing the AKTA Pure 150M are: - The unicorn software is required in order to allow compatability with the existing machines in the lab being used for this work. It is unique to GE systems (AKTA Pure). This software will allow PHE to transfer their protein purification methods to the new unit. - The enclosed Fraction collector included with the Pure (F9-C) will be compatible with the existing inserts PHE currently have. This is also unique to GE systems. GE Healthcare are the manufacturer and sole UK distributor of the AKTA Pure 150M and so PHE intends to enter into a contract with GE Healthcare for the purchase and servicing of this equipment. If you believe that you are capable of proposing an alternative, viable solution then please email stuart.mcvicar@phe.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960b48d5-9816-4df4-8808-f6dd37b464e8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs

## Release History

- 12 Jul 2017 at 12:31 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960b48d5-9816-4df4-8808-f6dd37b464e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960b48d5-9816-4df4-8808-f6dd37b464e8
  12th July 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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