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title: "Provision of digital PCR instrument (COVID-19)"
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# Provision of digital PCR instrument (COVID-19)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1c6407-7c78-456b-9777-7fe8231a8989

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a digital PCR instrument, necessary for COVID-19 work, has been completed by Public Health England (PHE). The contract, valued at £177,399.68, was awarded to Qiagen Ltd on 16 November 2020, and is set to remain in effect until 16 November 2024. The procurement was conducted through a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold, with the delivery scheduled for the London region. The tender was in the award stage as of the publication date on 23 December 2020.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in PCR technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of similar nature, especially those capable of rapidly providing digital solutions in response to public health emergencies. The urgent requirement stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the importance of agile suppliers who can meet critical demands promptly.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Qiagen Ltd for the provision of a digital PCR instrument urgently needed to support COVID-19 work. PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the COVID -19 outbreak.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48929e48-fd49-4992-a5da-9df88a6018d2 |
| 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 | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2020 - 16 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,399 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,399 |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2020 at 14:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48929e48-fd49-4992-a5da-9df88a6018d2
- 23 Dec 2020 at 14:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48929e48-fd49-4992-a5da-9df88a6018d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48929e48-fd49-4992-a5da-9df88a6018d2
  23rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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