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title: "Upgrade of AB3500 to 3500XL Genetic Analyser"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
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# Upgrade of AB3500 to 3500XL Genetic Analyser

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3533e73-7bd5-4a65-ba54-115764446eed

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## Summary

Public Health England has successfully completed a procurement process for the upgrade of an AB3500 to a 3500XL Genetic Analyser, valued at £75,000. This tender was awarded under Lot 1 of the PHE Microbiology Framework through a selective procurement method, specifically as a direct award. The contract period is set to commence on 2 March 2020 and will conclude on 26 February 2021. The delivery location for this project is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, with the tender period officially closing on 10 February 2020.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare technology sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and genetic analysis. Companies that provide advanced genetic analyzers, as well as those focused on servicing and upgrading such systems, will find this successful award indicative of a market demand that they can tap into. Given that the awarding entity is a national public health organisation, contractors with experience in public procurement and the ability to deliver specialised medical equipment are well-suited to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Public Health England has awarded a contract to Life Technologies Ltd for an upgrade of one AB3500 to a 3500XL Genetic Analyzer to ensure compatibility with existing workflow of analysis chemistries at the CDRN Lab. This contract is procured under Lot 1 of PHE Microbiology Framework via Direct-award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8961c72-ee25-4c56-8d7e-ad1f87c6a24d |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2020 - 26 Feb 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers

## Release History

- 24 Feb 2020 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8961c72-ee25-4c56-8d7e-ad1f87c6a24d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d8961c72-ee25-4c56-8d7e-ad1f87c6a24d
  24th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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