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title: "Upgrade of Real Time qPCR Instruments"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2023-10-23"
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# Upgrade of Real Time qPCR Instruments

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f55cc109-0519-481b-9029-c13ef37e04f9

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the 'Upgrade of Real Time qPCR Instruments' to LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. The procurement method used was selective, involving calling off from a framework agreement. The contract value is £118,023.08 GBP, and the contract period is from 16th December 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This opportunity in the goods category at UKHSA Chilton offers businesses the chance to provide Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment supply and related technologies would be well-suited to compete in this tender, which aims to enhance the testing capabilities of the UK Health Security Agency.

## Notice

Trade-in and replacement of legacy instrument with two new QuantStudio 7 machines at UKHSA Chilton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d81baf-9ee6-4c70-8a1f-29dd7cb6d942 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £118,023 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £118,023 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d81baf-9ee6-4c70-8a1f-29dd7cb6d942

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23d81baf-9ee6-4c70-8a1f-29dd7cb6d942
  23rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7fb9462-84a0-484c-b4d5-537e8813be25
  C117817 - Upgrade of realtime qPCR instruments. Fully Signed_Redacted

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