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title: "PHE_ Scientific Leeds Surveillance testing for C.Difficile infection"
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# PHE_ Scientific Leeds Surveillance testing for C.Difficile infection

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d4ab96b-4b91-433e-bfa2-7f454e73ecb1

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## Summary

The public procurement contract for "PHE_ Scientific Leeds Surveillance testing for C.Difficile infection" has been awarded by Public Health England, located at 61 Colindale Avenue, London. This contract, valued at £82,849.50, falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment services, and the procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action below the threshold. The award was published on 10 March 2021, following a contract period that commenced on 11 January 2021 and will conclude on 10 January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those with capabilities in genomic sequencing and infection control. Companies well-suited to compete may include research institutions, biotech firms, and medical diagnostics providers, as they can contribute to the development of methods for detecting new C. difficile strains. Engaging with such contracts can enhance business growth through collaboration with public health authorities and participation in critical health initiatives.

## Notice

PHE has a warded a contract vis STA to The University of Leeds for Surveillance testing for C.Difficile infection. The contract has been awarded to future develop the methods available to detect new and emerging strains that require new control measures, a comparison of whole genome sequence data must be made with our database of previously sequenced data that has PCR-ribotype results, to be able to predict C. difficile Ribotype from Whole Genome Sequence. The STA is for a year,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0b01bf-49b6-4bb6-81cf-b47684ecbe9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £82,849 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £82,849 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 22:28 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0b01bf-49b6-4bb6-81cf-b47684ecbe9d
- 10 Mar 2021 at 22:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0b01bf-49b6-4bb6-81cf-b47684ecbe9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0b01bf-49b6-4bb6-81cf-b47684ecbe9d
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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