--- title: "PHE_Scientific_Provision of GeneXpert instruments and proprietary reagents." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY" published: "2024-08-09" --- # PHE_Scientific_Provision of GeneXpert instruments and proprietary reagents. Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5.json) ## Summary The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract under Lot 1 of the National Microbiology Framework to Cepheid UK Ltd for the provision of GeneXpert reagents and consumables. This selective procurement, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement, involves a contract initially valued at £450,000, which has now increased to £650,000. The contract period began on 7th October 2021 and extends till 6th October 2024, including a 12-month optional extension activated on 9th August 2024 with an additional budget of £200,000. The contract focuses on laboratory reagents in the healthcare sector, with delivery locations specified in England, UK. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory reagents and related consumables. Given the proprietary nature of the GeneXpert analysers, companies with unique or exclusive supply capabilities in this field are well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement particularly relevant, considering its suitability criteria which favour such entities. This contract not only provides a steady business opportunity over an extended period but also underscores the importance of collaboration with prominent health agencies. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Cepheid UK Ltd under Lot 1 of the National Microbiology Framework for the provision of GeneXpert reagents and consumables which are proprietary to the supplier and unique to GeneXpert analysers. The contract will be agency wide and is for an initial period of 24 months, with one possible extension of 12 months. 9th Aug 2024 - Regulation 72 used for extension period activattion and introduction of PS200,000 additional budget. Additional information: Regulation 72 used for extension period activated and introduction of PS200,000 additional budget. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a3648a-0a0f-41ef-b235-ec097391ebaa | | 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, SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Oct 2021 | | Contract period | 6 Oct 2021 - 6 Oct 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £650,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £450,000 | | 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY | | Additional buyers | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW9 5EQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets | | Local authority | Tower Hamlets | | Electoral ward | Canary Wharf | | Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CEPHEID | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents ## Release History - 9 Aug 2024 at 10:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a3648a-0a0f-41ef-b235-ec097391ebaa - 18 Oct 2021 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434b2257-a840-4570-a9c0-305e210a1ba2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a3648a-0a0f-41ef-b235-ec097391ebaa 9th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/434b2257-a840-4570-a9c0-305e210a1ba2 18th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/4J000000NeJj/GYrcy.DgnSHY1Jj01_C2ctkhKrV3pCU_K83puDhCxJg 2. Order Form Cepheid Genexpert Consumables Fully Signed_Redacted - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/755ed839-d47d-461a-80fb-e65607b47bfe 2. Order Form Cepheid Genexpert Consumables Fully Signed_Redacted ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7e10b461-9eaa-41c1-9ba3-61bd00690ad5.json.