--- title: "Purchase of Microwell Plate Washers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7af7c6aa-7968-48b5-8606-d63881d73bdb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7af7c6aa-7968-48b5-8606-d63881d73bdb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7af7c6aa-7968-48b5-8606-d63881d73bdb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7af7c6aa-7968-48b5-8606-d63881d73bdb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2019-01-08" --- # Purchase of Microwell Plate Washers Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7af7c6aa-7968-48b5-8606-d63881d73bdb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7af7c6aa-7968-48b5-8606-d63881d73bdb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7af7c6aa-7968-48b5-8606-d63881d73bdb.json) ## Summary The procurement process concerns the purchase of microwell plate washers by Public Health England (PHE) for its National Infection Service (NIS) Porton laboratories, classified under the washing equipment industry (CPV code: 42716110). The tender is currently in the active stage, having been published on 8th January 2019, with a submission deadline of 22nd January 2019. The total estimated value of this contract is £30,000. This open procurement is set to commence on 1st February 2019 and will last for a duration of three years, concluding on 31st January 2022, covering delivery locations across the United Kingdom and other territories. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing technologically advanced microwell plate washers that meet specific operational requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in programmable washing systems and a strong emphasis on chemical resistance and compact design would be well-positioned to compete. Companies that can also offer training for operators on using the equipment will find their proposals particularly attractive, addressing PHE's comprehensive needs. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of microwell plate washers for use in its National Infection Service (NIS) Porton laboratories. Due to the nature of the work, the equipment must be able to fulfil the following requirements: - Be programmable to dispense a 96-well plate wash volume of 5x 200uL of ELISA wash buffer. - Must be programmable a 96-well plate wash volume of 5x 200uL of ELISA wash buffer. - Must be programmable to adjust fair flow rate of 0.25bar. - The plate washer must be able to fit in a CL2 cabinet and have a small footprint to allow adequate air flow and space for operation. - Must be chemically resistant to decontamination with 70% isopropanol alcohol. - Must be suitable for 96-well microplate format. - Must have wash buffer liquid level sensor to avoid inaccuracies in wash volume dispensation. - The plate washer system must contain internal pumps for air and liquid pressure flow. - Must have a touchscreen LCD display - Must have colour coded lines to all available connection from the plate washer to buffer reservoirs - Must include training of operators for use of the software and plate washer If you feel that you have a solution which can meet the requirements outlined above, please contact Anna Gibson anna.gibson@phe.gov.uk and Kallie Rivers kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk with details of your proposed solution/ to access the tender documents through: https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk, by no later than 22nd January 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f30cdc-7d46-4246-a8b6-39bd54ae1e3e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 42716110 - Washing equipment - 44532200 - Washers ## Release History - 8 Jan 2019 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f30cdc-7d46-4246-a8b6-39bd54ae1e3e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/13f30cdc-7d46-4246-a8b6-39bd54ae1e3e 8th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england Information about our organisation - https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Access to tender documents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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