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title: "PHE_Scientific - Direct award for purchase of RTPCR - Quantstudio 5 for Newborn Blood Spot Screening Evaluation for SCID"
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# PHE_Scientific - Direct award for purchase of RTPCR - Quantstudio 5 for Newborn Blood Spot Screening Evaluation for SCID

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b36c8283-3f88-402e-a1f3-e886b8e85455

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## Summary

The procurement process has been completed by Public Health England for the purchase of RTPCR - Quantstudio 5 instruments, essential for Newborn Blood Spot Screening Evaluation for SCID. This direct award falls under the framework of Lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology Framework, with a total contract value of £405,000. The contract period commenced on 19th February 2020 and extends until 31st August 2023. The procurement process was selective, and the contract was formalised after the award notice published on 21st February 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in polymerase chain reaction equipment, particularly those with capabilities in real-time PCR technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the specifications outlined in the framework are well-positioned to compete for future contracts within similar projects. The successful collaboration between Public Health England and Life Technologies underscores the potential for innovative suppliers to engage in public health initiatives, further facilitating business growth in this critical industry.

## Notice

Public Health England has awarded a contract to Life Technologies Ltd for provision of purchase of RTPCR - Quantstudio 5 instruments. under Lot 1 of PHE Microbiology Framework via Direct-award for evaluation study of New Born Blood Spot Screening Programme (NBS).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbd5275-0589-47d1-ac63-0d0574847522 |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2020 - 31 Aug 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £405,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £405,000 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbd5275-0589-47d1-ac63-0d0574847522

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5dbd5275-0589-47d1-ac63-0d0574847522
  21st February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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