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title: "Provision of Capping Machines"
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# Provision of Capping Machines

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a1ab136-93b9-4a9f-aa49-3942c8c62b4e

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## Summary

The public procurement process pertains to the provision of capping machines, with Public Health England acting as the buying organisation. The tender was formally initiated and awarded on 28 March 2017, and the contract value is set at £60,000 for a duration from 29 March 2017 to 31 March 2022. This opportunity falls under the industry category of machinery for filling or closing bottles, cans, or other containers, with delivery expected in London, United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 7 February 2017, with no bids received prior to the award announcement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying machinery related to laboratory accreditation processes. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant technical expertise and experience in similar sectors may find themselves well-positioned to compete for such contracts in future procurements. The requirement for capping machines highlights a specific niche within the broader machinery market, suggesting that suppliers focusing on high-quality lab equipment and compliance support could see growth prospects by engaging with public health initiatives.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) appointed Watson-Marlow Ltd as a provider of Capping Machines. The equipment and services being offered supports the European Quality Assurance (EQA) laboratory's ISO 17042:2010 accreditation under which External Quality Assurance Department (eQAD) operates. The current requirement is for the Public Health England Specialist Microbiology Services in Colindale. A tender opportunity was published in the Contracts Finder External ID: ed83ea6b-b072-48a1-9383-aec75e7ca522, however no bids were submitted.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c1c4a5-9fda-4e55-a0ff-750535aeda3a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 28 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WATSON-MARLOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42921200 - Machinery for filling or closing bottles, cans or other containers

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2017 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c1c4a5-9fda-4e55-a0ff-750535aeda3a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1c1c4a5-9fda-4e55-a0ff-750535aeda3a
  28th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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