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title: "Provision of Biomek Liquid Handlers"
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# Provision of Biomek Liquid Handlers

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c2b792ac-f0b2-4755-89db-cfd727a517a1

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Biomek Liquid Handlers" under the selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from the APUC (LAB1014AP) framework. This contract, valued at £1,755,591, aims to enhance SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacity and is set to run from 20 May 2021 to 19 May 2022. The procurement process was completed on 14 May 2021, with the award being published on 3 June 2021. The products are classified under the CPV code for medical equipment, indicating a focus on the healthcare industry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of medical equipment and technology, particularly those specialising in laboratory automation and liquid handling systems. Businesses that offer innovative solutions in the medical industry, especially those well-versed in the provisions of advanced laboratory equipment, would be ideally positioned to compete for similar contracts in future, contributing to the ongoing expansion of health services in the UK.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Beckman Coulter UK Ltd to procure Biomeks Liquid handling devices under the APUC (LAB1014AP) framework. This is part of a critical project to rapidly expand the SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacity under the Genomics testing expansion slated for the 2nd half of 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11faebf3-e5e1-49c4-8dd5-5810712e2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2021 - 19 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,755,591 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,755,591 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 09:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11faebf3-e5e1-49c4-8dd5-5810712e2023

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11faebf3-e5e1-49c4-8dd5-5810712e2023
  3rd June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f15b47b-82e2-4b68-9e12-359a66b99b86
  ECM_8242 - Fully signed - Order form - Redacted.ND.

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