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title: "PHE_Scientific_Qiagility Liquid handling platforms"
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# PHE_Scientific_Qiagility Liquid handling platforms

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bafe6963-28aa-411e-8278-cde4449a8ee9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "PHE_Scientific_Qiagility Liquid handling platforms" was conducted by Public Health England, focusing on the laboratory equipment industry within the United Kingdom. This direct procurement, classified under CPV code 38000000, was initiated due to the urgent need for enhanced capacity in COVID-19 testing. The contract was awarded to QIAGEN UK Ltd for a total value of £61,096.80 and covers a contract period from 7th May 2020 to 6th May 2021. The award announcement was published on 3rd November 2020, following the completion of a single tender action process, which is applicable for contracts below the threshold.

This tender presents opportunities for growth primarily for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory and extraction technologies. Businesses capable of providing similar liquid handling platforms or related laboratory equipment may compete for future contracts within this domain, especially those focused on supporting public health initiatives. Given the pressing nature of the contract related to COVID-19, suppliers with innovative solutions and rapid delivery capabilities are particularly encouraged to participate in forthcoming bidding opportunities.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a contract to Qiagen UK Ltd for a Qiagility Liquid handling platforms, this is required to increase capacity and enable effective and efficient use of the extraction platforms PHE within for COVID-19, testing. PO terms and conditions were used and the attached is an example PO. Additional information: PHE 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acc67bf-51e5-4c9c-99a9-6202db82b3f5 |
| 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 | 6 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 May 2020 - 6 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,096 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £61,096 |
| 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 | QIAGEN |

## 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 14:56 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acc67bf-51e5-4c9c-99a9-6202db82b3f5
- 3 Nov 2020 at 12:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acc67bf-51e5-4c9c-99a9-6202db82b3f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6acc67bf-51e5-4c9c-99a9-6202db82b3f5
  30th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/120003b7-43a4-4a09-a721-00a8950221e2
  POs 6693538 +6693539 ecm_7401 - PHE_Scientific_Qiagility Liquid handling platforms_Redacted.ND.

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