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title: "Automated Robotics for Library Preparation for NGS"
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# Automated Robotics for Library Preparation for NGS

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b410db12-ebd0-447f-a99e-065fdaf405e8

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Public Health England (PHE), who recently awarded a contract titled "Automated Robotics for Library Preparation for NGS." This project falls within the library automation equipment industry category and is located in London, England. The procurement method used was an open procedure above the threshold, with the tender period concluding on 8 January 2021. The awarded contract, valued at £750,000, will run from 11 January 2021 to 10 January 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment and robotics. Companies that specialise in laboratory automation, particularly those offering integrated robotic systems capable of high-throughput sequencing, will find a competitive edge in fulfilling the contract's technical requirements. With PHE operating in the healthcare sector and requiring compliance with ISO15189 standards, businesses that provide innovative, reliable automated solutions for laboratory workflows are especially well positioned to bid.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Beckman Coulter UK Ltd for the provision of Biomek i7 Hybrid MC+Span-8.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58f685a-7475-4585-a9ce-e3ebc68216d7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2021 - 10 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 30238000 - Library automation equipment
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 14 Jan 2021 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58f685a-7475-4585-a9ce-e3ebc68216d7
- 27 Nov 2020 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effe4255-f060-41f6-8547-2ff4aeddd390

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c58f685a-7475-4585-a9ce-e3ebc68216d7
  14th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effe4255-f060-41f6-8547-2ff4aeddd390
  27th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eTendering portal

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