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title: "PHE_Scientific - Imager for Automated Cell Toxicity Assays"
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# PHE_Scientific - Imager for Automated Cell Toxicity Assays

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bba70ff3-d768-4562-8960-586728cc7fa4

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## Summary

The Public Health England (PHE) is currently inviting tenders for the project titled "PHE_Scientific - Imager for Automated Cell Toxicity Assays". This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with an estimated value of £99,000. The active tender process uses an open procurement method and is set to conclude on 8 December 2019 at 23:59:59. The contract period will commence on 12 December 2019 and last until 13 December 2021, with delivery addresses spanning the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-throughput machinery essential for cell toxicity assays. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria, enabling them to enhance their market presence and contribute innovative solutions in the field of health sciences. Companies that offer advanced image measurement technologies and expertise in automated systems may find a distinct advantage in this competition.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) seeks to appoint a provider of a cell toxicity system for conducting high-throughput, automated cell toxicity and cell function assays. This instrument needs to perform multiple high-speed fluorescence image measurements on individual cells which is important for accuracyand allows cell typing, phenotyping and assessment of toxicity endpoints and mechanistic markers. The current requirement is for the Public Health England Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2522f46-041c-4e60-8a6e-7537f464d85d |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2019 - 13 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42993000 - Chemical industry machinery

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2019 at 15:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2522f46-041c-4e60-8a6e-7537f464d85d
- 18 Nov 2019 at 17:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2522f46-041c-4e60-8a6e-7537f464d85d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2522f46-041c-4e60-8a6e-7537f464d85d
  3rd December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=46486
  Link to ITT opportunity

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