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title: "PHE_Scientific_Provision of Octomac cell dissociators"
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# PHE_Scientific_Provision of Octomac cell dissociators

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67a1003f-9b4d-4625-ae23-f46e0e94a679

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the provision of gentleMACS Octo Dissociators and heaters to Miltenyi Biotec Ltd, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action, due to urgent requirements arising from the COVID-19 outbreak. This contract, valued at £60,000, covers the supply period from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2023, with the formal award occurring on 2nd September 2020. The tender process was completed prior to the contract's initiation, which is classified under the goods category with the relevant CPV code being 38436300 (Incubating shakers). PHE’s headquarters is located in London, England.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses, especially SMEs, to participate in procurement related to healthcare supplies, particularly in response to emergency healthcare challenges. Companies involved in the manufacturing or supply of laboratory equipment, medical devices, or similar goods would find this procurement particularly relevant. The urgent nature of the contract suggests future tenders may arise as public health challenges continue, opening up further avenues for growth in this sector.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Miltenyi Biotec Ltd for the supply of gentleMACS Octo Dissociators and heaters. Additional information: 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 recent COVID -19 outbreak . PO terms and conditions were used and the attached is an example PO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844e1ff2-94dc-4413-ae33-ecdbe22edf1b |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | MILTENYI BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38436300 - Incubating shakers

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844e1ff2-94dc-4413-ae33-ecdbe22edf1b
- 3 Nov 2020 at 15:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844e1ff2-94dc-4413-ae33-ecdbe22edf1b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/844e1ff2-94dc-4413-ae33-ecdbe22edf1b
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/52425d4b-1ef7-4e67-9f7f-6930284410e3
  ecm_7331 Redacted PO - JAR 30/03/2021

## Provenance

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