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title: "PHE Scientific_Provision of a virus particle counting system"
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# PHE Scientific_Provision of a virus particle counting system

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f33e64fc-8663-4da1-93b6-e882f7fcc712

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a virus particle counting system, valued at £27,290. This procurement, categorised under goods in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector, is pertinent for its High Containment Microbiology Laboratories, particularly for the quantification of virus banks. The tender was published on 26th October 2020, with the contracting process initiated as an open procedure. The contract period runs from 26th November 2020 to 25th November 2021, and the closing date for the tender was on 10th November 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those capable of fulfilling the specific requirements outlined by PHE. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in precision measurement technology and medical laboratory equipment could find this contract particularly advantageous, given their flexibility and capacity to innovate swiftly. Engaging in such projects not only enhances market presence but also fosters growth through collaboration with public health institutions.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded the contract to Izon Science UK Ltd for the provision of a virus particle counting system for use in its High Containment Microbiology Laboratories. The system will be used for the quantification of virus banks required for the characterisation of ACDP Hazard Group 4 agents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113d9ef5-efbf-4e63-a135-03c89459c91f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 26 Nov 2020 - 25 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,290 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,290 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IZON SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2020 at 13:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113d9ef5-efbf-4e63-a135-03c89459c91f
- 26 Oct 2020 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6248ad53-7195-4079-adcc-52d955f28d81

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/113d9ef5-efbf-4e63-a135-03c89459c91f
  3rd December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6248ad53-7195-4079-adcc-52d955f28d81
  26th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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