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title: "Capital Purchase of Double Block Thermocyclers"
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# Capital Purchase of Double Block Thermocyclers

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e345b300-4d01-424e-9f53-3bc7b04b6db3

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Capital Purchase of Double Block Thermocyclers". This tender falls under the goods category and specifically involves the procurement of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. The location for this contract is at PHE's Cambridge site, with a total contract value of £15,000. The procurement method is open, and key dates include the tender period, which ends on 27th February 2018, and the contract period, which will start on 1st March 2018 and will last for 5 years until 28th February 2023.

This opportunity is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in diagnostic equipment and services. Businesses with expertise in the manufacture and maintenance of PCR equipment may find this tender particularly advantageous for growth. The structured procurement via an open procedure allows for competitive participation, encouraging innovative solutions in the healthcare sector while supporting PHE’s operational needs in diagnostic services.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) are seeking a provider for the purchase of double block Thermocyclers for use in diagnostic services at NIS. The length of the contract will be 5 years which will include the capital purchase of two instruments and the maintenance cover during this period. This is for the PHE Cambridge site.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd0e0fd-72ce-4de9-84ac-441972c3ab35 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd0e0fd-72ce-4de9-84ac-441972c3ab35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dd0e0fd-72ce-4de9-84ac-441972c3ab35
  19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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