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title: "PHE_Scientific_ Provision of NucleoCounter"
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# PHE_Scientific_ Provision of NucleoCounter

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4d852d1-9d22-4e3f-9da2-f0a50ff872e1

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## Summary

The contract titled "PHE_Scientific_ Provision of NucleoCounter" was awarded by Public Health England (PHE) to Chemometec A/S for the provision of a Nucleocounter to assist in antiviral efficacy studies related to the COVID-19 outbreak. This procurement falls under the laboratory equipment category (CPV Code: 38000000), with an awarded value of £50,000. The procurement method utilised was a direct single tender action, with the contract effective from 2nd April 2020 until 31st March 2021. The delivery of the items is set for the North East region of the United Kingdom, with a procurement status marked as complete.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in laboratory equipment and related products, especially those with the capability to respond to urgent public health needs. Companies that can provide innovative solutions, particularly in the face of emerging health crises, will find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The urgency surrounding this contract reflects the growing demand for reliable suppliers in the health sector, specifically those capable of supporting government health initiatives.

## Notice

As part of PHE's response to the ongoing international outbreak of a novel Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) Public Health England awarded a contract to Chemometec A/S for the provision of Nucleocounter as part of vitro/in vivo antiviral efficacy studies. Additional information: PHE and its successor bodies, discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. PO terms and conditions were used and the attached is an example PO.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28179b26-591c-418f-9c47-ed135e18a09b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28179b26-591c-418f-9c47-ed135e18a09b
- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28179b26-591c-418f-9c47-ed135e18a09b
- 19 Oct 2020 at 13:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28179b26-591c-418f-9c47-ed135e18a09b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28179b26-591c-418f-9c47-ed135e18a09b
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/363d0152-ac15-4ad1-9e03-032aa562f63e
  ecm_7332 Redacted PO - JAR 30/03/2021

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