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title: "Provision of WGS services for non-culture meningococcal strains for Public Health England (PHE)"
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# Provision of WGS services for non-culture meningococcal strains for Public Health England (PHE)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-992eded0-7ba9-466e-b3c6-1df8aad446ed

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## Summary

The contract, titled "Provision of WGS services for non-culture meningococcal strains for Public Health England (PHE)," was awarded to University College London for a total value of £100,000. This procurement falls within the medical analysis services industry and is associated with Public Health England, located at 133-155 Waterloo Road, London. The tender process was conducted using an open procedure, classified as below threshold, and the award was officially published on 16th January 2020. The contract period commenced on 14th January 2020 and will conclude on 31st December 2020. The delivery of services is primarily targeted to the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in genomic sequencing or medical research services. Companies equipped with expertise in whole genome sequencing, bioinformatics, and relevant laboratory capabilities will find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such public health contracts enables businesses to enhance their portfolio while contributing to critical public health surveillance efforts, especially in response to invasive meningococcal diseases.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to University College London (UCL) for the provision of Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) services for non-culture meningococcal strains for use in its Meningococcal Reference Unit (MRU).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da9a92e-0691-4942-bad7-513efe5f5cd7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2020 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85148000 - Medical analysis services

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2020 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da9a92e-0691-4942-bad7-513efe5f5cd7
- 2 Oct 2019 at 08:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8a516f-833f-4ab5-84cc-3420c7e68827
- 24 Sep 2019 at 16:07 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8a516f-833f-4ab5-84cc-3420c7e68827
- 24 Sep 2019 at 16:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8a516f-833f-4ab5-84cc-3420c7e68827

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0da9a92e-0691-4942-bad7-513efe5f5cd7
  16th January 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc8a516f-833f-4ab5-84cc-3420c7e68827
  2nd October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about PHE
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Access to the tender documents

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