--- title: "Provision of agar plate reading software and equipment" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d6aa14c9-3e99-4c21-8d53-d961d12fcfd9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6aa14c9-3e99-4c21-8d53-d961d12fcfd9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6aa14c9-3e99-4c21-8d53-d961d12fcfd9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6aa14c9-3e99-4c21-8d53-d961d12fcfd9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2019-02-26" --- # Provision of agar plate reading software and equipment Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6aa14c9-3e99-4c21-8d53-d961d12fcfd9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d6aa14c9-3e99-4c21-8d53-d961d12fcfd9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d6aa14c9-3e99-4c21-8d53-d961d12fcfd9.json) ## Summary Public Health England (PHE) is seeking tenders for the provision of agar plate reading software and associated equipment for its bacteriology reference laboratories located in Colindale, London. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified as an industry-specific software package. The expected value of this contract is £70,000, with an open procurement method allowing for wider participation. The tender period is set to conclude on 11 March 2019, with the contract's effective duration commencing from 13 March 2019 until 11 March 2022. Any potential suppliers must register on PHE's e-tendering platform and engage with the contact persons for further participation. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses that specialise in laboratory equipment, software solutions, and bespoke consumables. Particularly, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can fulfil ISO 15189:2012 standards would be well-positioned to compete. The procurement process indicates a capital purchase alongside ongoing service requirements, suggesting that firms capable of providing long-term support and innovative solutions could benefit significantly from this contract. Participation in this tender can help businesses expand their footprint in the public health sector and contribute to advancements in antimicrobial resistance monitoring. ## Notice Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of an agar plate reader and associated software for its Colindale bacteriology reference laboratories. The software and equipment, which will consist of a camera, light box and image analysis software, will be used to read agar dilution plates. Although this will be a capital purchase, it is intended that any service, support and supply of bespoke consumables (if applicable) will be covered for the lifetime of the equipment or until PHE re-tenders the requirement. Any equipment and services being offered must support International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189: 2012 under which PHE is operating. The current requirement is for the Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infections (AMRHAI) Reference Unit based in Colindale, London. However, PHE has key sites located throughout the UK and new requirements could be identified during the course of this contract. (Please note that PHE's organisational structure is currently undergoing a transformation and as such new locations may be added or deleted during the course of this contract.) If you feel that you can meet the above requirements, please register on our e-tendering platform https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml and email kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk or anna.gibson@phe.gov.uk so that you can be added to the tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4afbf8f-8910-479f-9839-eba6b2fbec9c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 11 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | 22 Aug 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Mar 2019 - 11 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48100000 - Industry specific software package ## Release History - 26 Feb 2019 at 16:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4afbf8f-8910-479f-9839-eba6b2fbec9c - 22 May 2018 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0c861cb-2229-49e5-bda1-3fa0b5d61be0 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4afbf8f-8910-479f-9839-eba6b2fbec9c 26th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0c861cb-2229-49e5-bda1-3fa0b5d61be0 22nd May 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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