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title: "PHE - Scientific - Microbiology Framework- Lot 1 Direct Award Provision for the maintenance and servicing of GeneXpert equipment"
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# PHE - Scientific - Microbiology Framework- Lot 1 Direct Award Provision for the maintenance and servicing of GeneXpert equipment

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d0558ef-3fa3-4d52-a82f-10b119bb6fff

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which awarded a contract titled "PHE - Scientific - Microbiology Framework - Lot 1 Direct Award Provision for the maintenance and servicing of GeneXpert equipment." This contract falls under the services category, specifically related to the repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment. The contract was awarded on 4th May 2021 and is valued at £100,000, with an active contract period from 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method used was a direct award via the PHE Framework, and it encompasses multiple delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the maintenance and servicing of medical equipment. Companies with expertise in precision medical services, especially those eligible for direct award scenarios, would be well-suited to compete in future procurements related to this field. As the contract is a direct award to Cepheid UK Limited, it highlights potential gaps where alternative suppliers could position themselves for future engagements within this framework.

## Notice

Public Health England have awarded a 2 year contract to Cepheid UK Limited for service and maintenance of Genexpert equipment. The Genexpert fleet can only be serviced and maintained by Cepheid as they only Cepheid trained engineers can provide the necessary level of servicing. This contract was awarded via. direct award under lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36890d7-c63d-4319-a14a-ed98f7458d67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Direct Award Via PHE Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CEPHEID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 11 May 2021 at 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36890d7-c63d-4319-a14a-ed98f7458d67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a36890d7-c63d-4319-a14a-ed98f7458d67
  11th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df318e08-7335-4b1e-bdf1-03dcdfa9a399
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

## Provenance

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