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title: "PHE_Scientific Provision to purchase Quantstudio7-Genotyping/genomic expansion"
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# PHE_Scientific Provision to purchase Quantstudio7-Genotyping/genomic expansion

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6155b56e-0ad1-4b28-bb7c-1e406bd76e25

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) awarding a contract for the supply of Quantstudio 7 Flex platforms, aimed at enhancing their capacity to test SARS-CoV-2 variants. This tender falls within the goods category specifically pertaining to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, with a total contract value of up to £400,000 (ex VAT). The contract commenced on 30 April 2021 and will run for one year, concluding on 29 April 2022. The procurement was conducted through a selective method via a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 29 April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the biotechnology and medical supply sectors, particularly those specialising in PCR and genomic equipment. Companies that are capable of supplying high-quality laboratory equipment and services will be well-positioned to compete for future contracts with PHE and similar organisations. Given that this contract supports critical public health functions, suppliers that can meet stringent testing and compatibility requirements will find opportunities for growth within this market.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a contract to Life Technologies Ltd ( Thermo Fisher Scientific) Under the PHE Microbiology Framework -Lot 2 for the provision of purchase of Quantstudio 7 Flex platforms to provide additional capacity capability to test SARS Cov 2 variant within the existing workflow to ensure compatibility. The is a PHE wide one year contract. The initial purchase is for GBP274812.91 Ex VAT,additional equipment can be purchased provided that the total value of the contract is no more than GBP 400,000 (ex. VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c316c51c-fdbd-487c-ae46-a51b7ebf60b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2021 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 10 May 2021 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c316c51c-fdbd-487c-ae46-a51b7ebf60b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c316c51c-fdbd-487c-ae46-a51b7ebf60b4
  10th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e9a7b6aa-c739-44c7-af8a-3c5414a276e1
  ECM 8218 - Fully signed - Order Form - Life Technologies Ltd - Redacted.ND.

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