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title: "Provision of Liquid Handlers for ARTIC"
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# Provision of Liquid Handlers for ARTIC

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dde83973-e390-4800-a5b1-2a494f5058f6

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## Summary

The procurement process involved Public Health England, which awarded a contract for the provision of liquid handlers, specifically Mosquito HV and Dragonfly Discovery devices. This tender, classified under medical equipment, was summarised on 10th June 2021, following its completion as of 25th May 2021. The procurement method used was selective, operating under a framework agreement, with a value of £742,623. The contract period runs from 25th May 2021 to 24th May 2022, and the tender period closed on 10th May 2021. The delivery of goods is authorized for locations including various territories within the UK and Europe.

This opportunity could be beneficial for businesses specialising in medical equipment and technology, particularly those capable of supplying liquid handling devices or similar products. Companies that can leverage the knowledge of framework agreements and have experience with public health contracts would be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. The award to SPT Labtech Ltd indicates a competitive environment that may allow for future contracts within the expanding context of public health initiatives.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to SPT Labtech Ltd (UK) to procure Mosquito HV and Dragonfly Discovery Liquid handling devices under the 2021 National Microbiology Framework This is part of a critical project to rapidly expand the SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacity under the Genomics testing expansion slated for the 2nd half of 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c09438f-5dd6-40dc-bac4-cdc0c5c85559 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 24 May 2021 - 24 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £742,623 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £742,623 |
| 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 | SPT LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 10 Jun 2021 at 10:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c09438f-5dd6-40dc-bac4-cdc0c5c85559

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c09438f-5dd6-40dc-bac4-cdc0c5c85559
  10th June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7daec433-63c5-4ee1-81b7-88419783059d
  ECM_8257 - Fully signed - Order form - SPT - Redacted.ND.

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