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title: "PHE_Scientific - Provision of Automated Liquid Handling Unit"
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# PHE_Scientific - Provision of Automated Liquid Handling Unit

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3f399116-1e9d-440b-ac84-b6f9b9a7d77b

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the purchasing activities of Public Health England (PHE) in London, specifically for the provision of an Automated Liquid Handling Unit. This contract, valued at £55,000, was awarded to Auto Q Biosciences Ltd following an open procurement method. The procurement stage has concluded with the contract period set from 10 March 2020 to 10 March 2022. The awarded contract notice was published on 9 March 2020, marking the finalisation of this sourcing initiative.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, particularly those manufacturing or supplying laboratory pipettes and accessories, as well as industrial robots. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the related industries would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, given the emphasis on allowing smaller entities to participate in government contracts, thereby fostering growth and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) awarded a contract for provision of Automated Liquid Handling Unit to Auto Q Biosciences Ltd. The contract covers purchase of hardware and extended warranty service. The current requirement is for the National Infection Service based in Porton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da81766-e482-49e7-813e-62155e7852c5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 10 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £55,000 |
| 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 | 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 | AUTO Q BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 42671100 - Laboratory tool carriers
- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2020 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da81766-e482-49e7-813e-62155e7852c5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1da81766-e482-49e7-813e-62155e7852c5
  9th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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