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title: "Provision of automated extraction and amplification platforms and assays"
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# Provision of automated extraction and amplification platforms and assays

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a53cc6fc-8f0e-41bf-a40c-7dd5e0f14ea5

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## Summary

The public procurement process involved the awarding of a contract for the provision of automated extraction and amplification platforms and assays by Public Health England (PHE). This procurement, classified under the goods category specifically for Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, has a total value of £200,000. The contract was awarded to Cepheid UK Limited and is set in motion effective from 27 March 2018, extending until 31 March 2023. The tender period concluded on 23 March 2018, and it was conducted using an open procurement method under a mini-competition framework.

This opportunity presents significant avenues for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in diagnostics, laboratory equipment, and related software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to consider participation, especially those capable of providing PCR technology, consumables, and maintenance services. The broad geographical delivery addresses, including the UK and other territories, also indicate a potential for businesses equipped to handle diverse logistical challenges.

## Notice

Following a mini - competition under Lot 1 (Diagnostics) of PHE Microbiology Framework, Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the provision of automated extraction and amplification platforms and assays to Cepheid UK Limited. The assays include, but are not limited to, tests for C. difficile, Influenza and M.tuberculosis. The contract is PHE-wide and, alongside the platforms and assays, the supplier will also be providing any equipment specific consumables, appropriate software (including licences), service maintenance, breakdown response, training, and validation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c044a342-a484-440d-9f8d-2717080a66dd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2018 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c044a342-a484-440d-9f8d-2717080a66dd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c044a342-a484-440d-9f8d-2717080a66dd
  27th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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