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title: "PHE_Scientific - ALI Invitro Nanoparticle Exposure System"
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# PHE_Scientific - ALI Invitro Nanoparticle Exposure System

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0b4b493-3e2d-4101-94d1-fbe74b02e1f6

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## Summary

The procurement process for an air-liquid interface (ALI) deposition device was conducted by Public Health England (PHE) under an open procurement method. The tender, titled "PHE_Scientific - ALI Invitro Nanoparticle Exposure System," falls under the laboratory equipment category with a total contract value of £60,000. The procurement stage was in the award phase, with the contract awarded to Vitrocell System on 19th March 2018. The tender period ended on 15th March 2018, and the contract is set to run from 19th March 2018 to 19th March 2021, with the delivery address located in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions in nanotechnology and exposure systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage in future tendering processes, especially those with capabilities in developing similar deposition devices or related technologies, as the previous attempts to procure this item received no bids. Companies focusing on the research and development of detection and analysis apparatus would also be well-placed to provide competitive proposals in this area.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Vitrocell System for a air-liquid interface (ALI) deposition device, this will allow for the efficient deposition of a range of materials, integrated dosimetry capabilities as well as demonstrated minimal impact on normal cellular physiology during the exposure process. This opportunity was tendered twice, (Project 4440, ITT 3183 and Project 4484, ITT: 3235), however, no bids were received, therefore the contract was awarded to Vitrocell Systems. Additional information: This opportunity was tendered twice, however, no bids were received, therefore the contract was awarded to Vitrocell Systems. 1. Project 4484 Contracts Finder External ID c0a628aa-cc2d-467d-9a34-51a634a6c541 2.Project 4440 Contracts Finder External ID f30afb2f-b084-4f80-b86e-4f5092cecc83

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8034191f-6cf4-47b9-b76e-9966c1681f1b |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2018 - 19 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VITROCELL SYSTEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2018 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8034191f-6cf4-47b9-b76e-9966c1681f1b
- 8 Mar 2018 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a628aa-cc2d-467d-9a34-51a634a6c541

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8034191f-6cf4-47b9-b76e-9966c1681f1b
  20th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0a628aa-cc2d-467d-9a34-51a634a6c541
  8th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo link

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