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title: "PHE_Scientific- Purchase of CTL Biospot Analyser"
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# PHE_Scientific- Purchase of CTL Biospot Analyser

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f034e81-16fd-4ce1-9422-2dd13d0a2b00

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Public Health England, seeks to purchase a CTL Biospot Analyser to enhance the UK's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This tender falls under the industry category of analysers and was awarded following a limited procurement method due to its urgent nature, as stipulated by current public procurement regulations. The contract, valued at £78,421, has a delivery address encompassing various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The tender period concluded on 12th March 2021, with the contract set to commence on 15th March 2021 and concluding on 14th March 2022.

This opportunity may foster business growth for suppliers equipped with advanced analysers and related technologies, particularly those capable of responding promptly to urgent public health needs. Companies that specialise in medical equipment or diagnostics, but are not classified as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, would be well-positioned to compete for such contracts, thus contributing to public health outcomes while expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The UK Government must protect the health and wellbeing of UK citizens. The COVID-19 outbreak is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as declared by the World Health Organisation on 30 January 2020. The WHO Director General characterised COVID-19 as a pandemic on 11 March 2020. Public Health England (PHE) discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. A direct award has been made due to Cellular Technologies Limited (CTL) Europe GmbH extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c) for the provision Biospot Analyser, to increase capacity and ensure continuity of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d1abd2-b828-4a17-8fb3-3b552046743e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2021 - 14 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,421 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,421 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 3 Mar 2021 at 17:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d1abd2-b828-4a17-8fb3-3b552046743e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e1d1abd2-b828-4a17-8fb3-3b552046743e
  3rd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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