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title: "PHE_Scientific - Gel Imager"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d4a4a458-3d52-40ee-b6de-4e452b0500b3"
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# PHE_Scientific - Gel Imager

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4a4a458-3d52-40ee-b6de-4e452b0500b3

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## Summary

The Public Health England is conducting a tender for the procurement of a Gel Imager, aimed at replacing an outdated device used by its research department. This importance lies within the industry category of goods, specifically focusing on image intensifiers and data-processing machines. The procurement method employed is a limited competitive quotation, which is below the threshold of £10,000. Key dates include the tender period ending on 18 December 2019, with the contract expected to commence on 3 January 2020 and concluding on 3 January 2022. The procurement process is situated in Porton, with delivery addresses extending across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in manufacturing or supplying imaging technology and related hardware. Businesses with expertise in delivering innovative data-processing machines will be particularly well-suited to compete. With the procurement method being competitive and below threshold, smaller businesses may find this to be an accessible opportunity to engage with Public Health England, potentially leading to a beneficial long-term contract. The focus on modernising critical research equipment underscores the importance of innovative solutions in advancing public health initiatives.

## Notice

PHE requires to procure a Gel Imager to replace outdated imager currently in use by research department. The current requirement is for the Public Health England, National Infection Service based in Porton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013ddacf-229a-47be-95d9-725761f8a956 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Jan 2020 - 3 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 24 - Chemical products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

### Codes

- 24931260 - Image intensifiers
- 30210000 - Data-processing machines (hardware)

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2019 at 16:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013ddacf-229a-47be-95d9-725761f8a956

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013ddacf-229a-47be-95d9-725761f8a956
  4th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/
  Bravo E-Tendering portal
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=46809
  Link to ITT opportunity

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