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title: "PHE_Scientific- Direct Award for Provision to purchase a replacement Gel Imaging System"
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# PHE_Scientific- Direct Award for Provision to purchase a replacement Gel Imaging System

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cbee2d36-745d-4d19-88f2-ce051eeab0b1

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "PHE_Scientific- Direct Award for Provision to purchase a replacement Gel Imaging System" was conducted by Public Health England (PHE) in the medical equipment sector. The contract, valued at £20,310.21, was awarded to Qiagen Ltd and is associated with the Virology Service in Cambridge Lab, utilising a QIAxcel gel imaging platform for HIV genotyping and HCV sequencing. This selective tender procedure concluded on 17 February 2021, with the contract period commencing on 22 February 2021 and ending on 21 February 2022. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement, and the awarded contract notice was published on 10 March 2021.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment and laboratory supply sectors, particularly those that manufacture or supply precision imaging systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially well-suited to compete, as the procurement is open to various suppliers under the framework agreement. By leveraging existing capabilities to provide advanced laboratory equipment, businesses can participate in ongoing developments within health services, thereby fostering growth and innovation in this critical industry.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a contract for the provision to purchase a replacement Gel Imaging System to Qiagen Ltd under the PHE Microbiology Framework Lot-1.This requirement is for the Virology Service in Cambridge Lab which utilises a QIAxcel gel imaging platform contributing to HIV genotyping and HCV sequencing. The equipment is a replacement to an existing platform which has failed irreparably. The contract is for year,

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3bb2c8a-dc31-4ed1-aa44-0c19ef86a2b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 21 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,310 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,310 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2021 at 21:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3bb2c8a-dc31-4ed1-aa44-0c19ef86a2b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3bb2c8a-dc31-4ed1-aa44-0c19ef86a2b7
  10th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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