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title: "PHE_Scientific_Purchase of Qiagen PCR Cyclers (RotorGene) to replace existing ones"
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# PHE_Scientific_Purchase of Qiagen PCR Cyclers (RotorGene) to replace existing ones

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bd99f744-7277-4002-8031-a8d4f52bc2b7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which has recently completed a contract for the purchase of Qiagen PCR Cyclers (RotorGene) to replace outdated equipment. This tender, awarded via an open procedure on the PHE Microbiology Framework, amounts to £149,120 and was finalised on 28th February 2018. The procurement's contract period is set from 2nd April 2018 until 1st April 2023, with the machines intended for delivery across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific equipment and services, particularly those specialising in molecular biology and PCR technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this an attractive contract to pursue, especially if they can offer competitive proposals that align with the operational requirements of Public Health England. The provision of ancillary services such as maintenance and equipment support could further enhance business prospects in this sector.

## Notice

Public Health England have awarded a contract to QIAGEN Ltd to replace 5 of its existing Rotor-Gene PCR Real-time machines with upgraded new models of Qiagen to ensure compatibility with its existing workflow of PCR chemistries, rotor gene disc and Heat Sealing technology already in situ. This contract was awarded via. direct award on lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology Framework . The Service & maintenance of these machines will also be covered in this contract till the end of its duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8e05fc-ff38-4e99-8e01-2e4d56666193 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 1 Apr 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £149,120 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £149,120 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 16:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8e05fc-ff38-4e99-8e01-2e4d56666193

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f8e05fc-ff38-4e99-8e01-2e4d56666193
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

## Provenance

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