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title: "Provision of Microvolume Spectrophotometers"
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# Provision of Microvolume Spectrophotometers

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d731ab65-f304-4942-a15a-d9fedcd20b2b

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## Summary

Public Health England is seeking to procure four microvolume spectrophotometers aimed at enhancing DNA and protein quantification within their Virology and Bacteriology Reference Departments. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as diagnostic systems. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions accepted until 21st February 2018. The total budget for this contract is £50,000, and the contract is set to commence on 7th March 2018, concluding on 6th March 2023. The geographic delivery addresses for this tender include locations across the United Kingdom as well as international regions.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as this tender is suitable for SMEs looking to establish or expand their presence in public health contracts. Companies that offer microvolume spectrophotometers or related laboratory instruments would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender process, benefiting from the backing of Public Health England in their efforts to improve public health infrastructure.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is looking to procure four microvolume spectrophotometers to be used for DNA quantification and Protein quantification at the Virology Reference Department (VRD) and Bacteriology Reference Department (BRD) within the Reference Microbiology in Public Health England Colindale.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc10c680-fe45-4328-bd6d-3f3394280287 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2018 - 6 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2018 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc10c680-fe45-4328-bd6d-3f3394280287

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc10c680-fe45-4328-bd6d-3f3394280287
  9th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1518185801419.1004-1
  Link to PHE Bravo Portal

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