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title: "Purchase of an automated Elispot reader"
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# Purchase of an automated Elispot reader

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4edd0d39-ee24-430d-972e-d1d3d88acf76

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## Summary

Public Health England initiated a tender for the purchase of an automated ELISPOT reader, vital for its emergency response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The procurement process, classified under medical equipment (CPV code: 33100000), was conducted using a direct procurement method via a single tender action, citing extreme urgency as the justification under regulation 32(2)(c). The contract, valued at £62,010, was awarded to Mabtech AB and is set to run from 30 June 2020 to 29 June 2021. The tender period closed on 12 June 2020. The delivery locations for the equipment include various regions across the UK, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This contract represents a growth opportunity particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in medical supplies and laboratory equipment. Businesses that specialise in healthcare solutions, laboratory technologies, or emergency response products would be well-positioned to leverage similar procurement opportunities, especially in the context of ongoing public health challenges. With the increasing demand for medical equipment in response to emergencies, participating in such tenders could enhance their market presence and contribute to wider public health initiatives.

## Notice

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. The negotiated procedure without a prior publication has been used due to extreme urgency on the grounds of regulation 32(2)(c) as this requirement provides at short notice to support emergency public health response relating to COVID-19. PHE has awarded contract to Mabtech AB for the purchase of an automated ELISPOT reader to be used in the Research Department based in Porton for Covid 19 activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120daa9c-1f2a-44d0-855b-aefa43fb59a9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2020 |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2020 - 29 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £62,010 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £62,010 |
| 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 | MABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 12:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120daa9c-1f2a-44d0-855b-aefa43fb59a9
- 29 Jan 2021 at 16:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120daa9c-1f2a-44d0-855b-aefa43fb59a9
- 13 Nov 2020 at 14:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120daa9c-1f2a-44d0-855b-aefa43fb59a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/120daa9c-1f2a-44d0-855b-aefa43fb59a9
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4ae3530d-e6a1-4fbc-818e-975e6bd87e97
  ecm_7489 Redacted PO - JAR 30/03/2021

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