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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: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ececce78-91d2-43dc-87b7-8803942acf10

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## Summary

The procurement process for the capital purchase of Double Block Thermocyclers has been awarded by Public Health England (PHE), located in Cambridge, England. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically involving Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment, with a total contract value of £12,510. The contract period began on 20 March 2018 and will last until 19 March 2023, following an open procurement method. The award was published on 21 March 2018, and the tender period concluded on 22 January 2018.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth within the biotechnology and health sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in diagnostics and laboratory equipment. Companies focused on producing or supplying PCR technologies would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar future contracts. As Public Health England continues to invest in public health initiatives, businesses that can offer innovative solutions in health technology may find fruitful opportunities to compete in upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Labtech International for the capital purchase of Double Block Thermocyclers. This contract covers the purchase and extended maintenance cover of 2 instruments over the 5 year contract period. This requirement is for the PHE site located in Cambridge, England.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c934dd5c-d723-4265-8014-0a7cbaebaa30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,510 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,510 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2018 at 10:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c934dd5c-d723-4265-8014-0a7cbaebaa30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c934dd5c-d723-4265-8014-0a7cbaebaa30
  21st March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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