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title: "PHE _Scientific_ Provision of a of STAR Automation Platform"
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# PHE _Scientific_ Provision of a of STAR Automation Platform

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4b4c571-0b68-4a77-8bb8-21cac252f673

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract for the "Provision of a Hamilton StAR Automation Platform" to Hamilton Robotics Ltd. The contract, valued at £215,000, falls under the goods category and pertains to providing an automation system. The initial contract period commenced on 19 October 2020 and will run until 7 April 2025, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method adopted was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded following a tender phase that ended on 30 September 2020, with the award notice published on 21 October 2020. The project is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in automation and technological solutions, particularly those involved in health and emergency response systems. Companies that provide innovative automation technologies or have experience working within the public health sector would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future, especially in light of the ongoing need for advanced systems in emergency responses, such as those necessitated by the recent coronavirus pandemic.

## Notice

PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). To respond to recent corona-virus outbreak Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Hamilton Robotics Ltd for the provision of a Hamilton StAR automation platform for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for a period of 2 years (12 months + 12 months)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d107d78b-668c-45da-9ec9-c914fb234917 |
| 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 | 29 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2020 - 18 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £215,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £215,000 |
| 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 | HAMILTON ROBOTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48921000 - Automation system

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2021 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d107d78b-668c-45da-9ec9-c914fb234917
- 21 Oct 2020 at 11:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d107d78b-668c-45da-9ec9-c914fb234917

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d107d78b-668c-45da-9ec9-c914fb234917
  29th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ae11761-ce3b-4bf3-b7b4-0ad8ae71c13c
  ecm_7638 Redacted Appendix - JAR 29/03/2021
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2ba29c1e-324c-4452-9757-dd94bc159095
  ecm_7638 redacted Form of contract - JAR 29/03/2021

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