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title: "C201965 FilmArray Torch 2 for the UK - PHRST Rapid Response Mobile Laboratory"
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# C201965 FilmArray Torch 2 for the UK - PHRST Rapid Response Mobile Laboratory

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a33f3343-d018-4cde-86c0-9f561822bdf2

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Biomérieux Biofire FilmArray Torch 2 to upgrade the UK-PHRST mobile laboratory's diagnostic capacity. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £68,636 with a contract period starting on September 29, 2023, and ending on August 31, 2026. The procurement stage was in the award phase, with the tender period ending on September 15, 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage in supplying Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment to public health agencies. Businesses in the scientific equipment industry can participate in similar tenders to provide innovative solutions for outbreak response and research. The UK Health Security Agency, based in London, conducted this procurement process, showing a commitment to enhancing its microbiology functions for public health emergency preparedness and response.

## Notice

Urgent requirement to purchase a Biomerieux Biofire FilmArray Torch 2 to upgrade the UK-PHRST mobile laboratory's diagnostic capacity and allow the UK-PHRST to maintain adequate microbiology function for outbreak response, research and capacity strengthening.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a653fb-e03f-4655-89f4-cf77c864accf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £68,636 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £68,636 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2023 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a653fb-e03f-4655-89f4-cf77c864accf
- 4 Oct 2023 at 09:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc1e5fa-b40f-44ec-84cf-a6ccb88f9f91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50a653fb-e03f-4655-89f4-cf77c864accf
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cc1e5fa-b40f-44ec-84cf-a6ccb88f9f91
  4th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/558522c4-e11c-4be1-b78e-0b3ba6a87817
  C201965 Biomerieux Film Array Torch Contract fully signed_Redacted
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e7ea678b-18ce-45a4-bc28-6a50e9eb6e9f
  C201965 Biomerieux Film Array Torch Contract fully signed_Redacted

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