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title: "Provision of SMARTer RNA Kits (Takara)"
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# Provision of SMARTer RNA Kits (Takara)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c79f58ec-804a-432a-8cd2-26d5fa41bf66

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## Summary

The contract for the provision of SMARTer RNA Kits has been awarded by Public Health England (PHE) to Takara Bio Europe S.A.S and Takara Bio UK Ltd. This procurement falls within the industry category of analysis apparatus and was executed through an open procedure, classified as a below-threshold tender. The contract period commenced on 19 July 2021 and will extend until 18 July 2024, with a total value of £70,000. The services contracted are intended for use in PHE's laboratories located in Colindale, London.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific goods, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and reagents. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess relevant expertise in the manufacturing and distribution of bioscience products would be well-positioned to explore similar contracts in the future. Engaging with Public Health England and understanding their procurement practices may also enable these businesses to strengthen their competitive edge in the public sector market.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Takara Bio Europe S.A.S and Takara Bio UK Ltd for 3 years for the provision of SMARTer RNA Kits for use in its Colindale National Infection Service laboratories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22bebad-83b0-4cdc-a46f-21779c4e07e6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| 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 | TAKARA BIO EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2021 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22bebad-83b0-4cdc-a46f-21779c4e07e6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f22bebad-83b0-4cdc-a46f-21779c4e07e6
  21st July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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