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title: "Purchase of Liquid handling robot for Vaccines and antivirals Covid-19 work"
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# Purchase of Liquid handling robot for Vaccines and antivirals Covid-19 work

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-686e756a-8a35-46b4-82b2-38df3375662a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) awarding a contract for the purchase of a liquid handling robot, specifically the QIAgility, aimed at enhancing the capacity for COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral work. The contract, valued at £20,135, was directly awarded to Qiagen Ltd under the Medical equipment industry category, following an urgent procurement method due to the pandemic. This contract commenced on 23rd December 2020 and will run until 22nd December 2021, and the tender period closed on 21st December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in innovative diagnostic tools and laboratory automation. Companies that have the capability to fulfil urgent supply requirements, especially those classified as Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), would be well-positioned to compete in future procurement processes within public health initiatives. Engaging in such tenders can help SMEs expand their market reach and secure valuable contracts within the healthcare landscape.

## Notice

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 extreme urgency under current public procurement regulations using regulation 32(2)(c) to Qiagen Ltd for the provision of liquid handling robot, QIAgility, to increase capacity and ensure continuity of service. PHE has award the contract via direct award under Lot 1 Diagnostics of the PHE Microbiology Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49bf74a-a142-4ad9-b225-d82d490b5dea |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2020 - 22 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,135 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,135 |
| 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 | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2021 at 19:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49bf74a-a142-4ad9-b225-d82d490b5dea

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49bf74a-a142-4ad9-b225-d82d490b5dea
  21st January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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