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title: "Provision of Live Cell Imaging System"
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# Provision of Live Cell Imaging System

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8da236b3-5ab5-4b0f-afea-1f8534b4f65c

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Live Cell Imaging System" for the procurement of a Fluorescent Live Cell Analysis System, specifically the IncuCyte S3. This contract is classified under the imaging equipment for medical use category and entails a value of £200,000. The procurement was conducted through a limited method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication. The contract period commenced on 18th December 2019 and will conclude on 30th December 2022. The delivery address is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the tender period ended on 17th December 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating within the medical equipment sector to expand their business. Companies with expertise in imaging technology, particularly those capable of supplying high-quality equipment that meets specific scientific requirements outlined in the tender, would be well-suited to participate in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with public health initiatives through the procurement of advanced medical technologies could lead to substantial growth and visibility in this competitive market.

## Notice

Following extensive market research, Public Health England (PHE) awarded a contract for the provision of Fluorescent Live Cell Analysis System (IncuCyte S3) to Essen BioScience Ltd. The system meets the following mandatory requirements: - Compatible with standard cell culture incubator to assure precise CO2, temperature and humidity control. - Able to accommodate multiple users running experiments in parallel. - Accommodate standard plates, 75 cm2 flasks, 25 cm2 flasks, 35mm dishes, 60 mm dishes, 100mm dishes, chambered slides and microslides. - Capable of imaging in parallel any mixture of at least 2 assay plates. These include 384-well microplates, 96-well microplates, 48-well plates, 24-well plates, 12-well plates, and 6-well plates. - Possess high definition phase contrast optics and at least two fluorescent wavelengths (red: ex565-605nm, em625-705nm; green: ex440-480nm, em504-544nm). - Offer possibility of imaging cells for at least 7 days without decline in cell viability. - Offer capability of high throughput scratch wound assay and be able to produce quantifiable results. - Able to kinetically measure vascular tube formation (angiogenesis) over at least 7 days. - Able to analyse neurite dynamics with or without labels in living cells. The contract also covers software, any service maintenance for this or other such instruments own by PHE and any equipment specific consumables. The contract may be extended twice by 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/220dba12-bc8c-419c-901a-2bebbddb26f7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2019 - 30 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSEN BIOSCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2019 at 14:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/220dba12-bc8c-419c-901a-2bebbddb26f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/220dba12-bc8c-419c-901a-2bebbddb26f7
  20th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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