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title: "PHE_Scientific- Provision for purchase of Biomerieux Biofire systems including panels, services and consumables for COVID testing"
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# PHE_Scientific- Provision for purchase of Biomerieux Biofire systems including panels, services and consumables for COVID testing

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a336c532-409b-4015-95dd-7b3dfb1926a2

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## Summary

Public Health England has successfully awarded a contract titled "PHE_Scientific- Provision for purchase of Biomerieux Biofire systems including panels, services and consumables for COVID testing". This procurement, classified under the medical equipment sector, specifically targets a nationwide requirement to enhance COVID-19 testing capabilities. The contract, valued at approximately £7.5 million, was concluded on 21 April 2021. Notably, the procurement process followed a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period officially ending on 22 April 2020.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-quality PCR platforms and associated services. Companies that offer innovative laboratory and testing solutions, including SMEs that can navigate the framework agreements, will be well-positioned to compete. The nationwide delivery addresses encompass a broad range of locations, including the UK and overseas territories, thereby extending potential market reach for successful bidders.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a contract to BioMerieux UK Limited under Lot 1of the PHE Microbiology Framework for purchase of Torch 4 PCR platforms and panels to ramp up testing for Covid 19 under these unforeseen circumstances. This is a nationwide requirement and will include purchase of hardware, consumables and maintenance to support the COVID testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9208ddf6-0506-4a5e-b760-10b540d289c4 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2020 - 21 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,504,710 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 15:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9208ddf6-0506-4a5e-b760-10b540d289c4
- 10 Jun 2020 at 16:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9208ddf6-0506-4a5e-b760-10b540d289c4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9208ddf6-0506-4a5e-b760-10b540d289c4
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae83988e-df07-46a3-b648-f84679feb805
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