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title: "PHE_Scientific- Provision for purchase of Perkin Elmer RNA extractors, reformatting Robots & consumables for Covid Testing"
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# PHE_Scientific- Provision for purchase of Perkin Elmer RNA extractors, reformatting Robots & consumables for Covid Testing

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f642f505-274c-495e-bf59-48ee7ac2bf56

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Public Health England, focuses on the provision of Perkin Elmer RNA extractors, reformatting robots, and consumables necessary for COVID testing. The tender was executed under a selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded on 14th May 2020, with a total value of £4,000,000. The contract period runs from 20th May 2020 to 14th April 2021, and the items are to be delivered across the United Kingdom and its various territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the health and laboratory equipment sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products may find the scope to provide innovative solutions in this contract. Companies that can supply high-quality laboratory and optical equipment would also be well-positioned to compete for future contracts under the health framework, which might seek similar provisions in the ongoing public health response.

## Notice

PHE has awarded a direct award under Lot 1of the PHE Microbiology Framework to Perkin Elmer LAS (UK) Ltd. for the Provision for purchase of Perkin Elmer RNA extractors, reformatting Robots & consumables for COVID pandemic. This is a nationwide requirement and will include purchase of hardware, consumables and maintenance to support the COVID testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9296769c-e431-4427-a57f-5837487ea5b4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2020 - 14 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,896,068 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERKIN ELMER LAS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2021 at 21:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9296769c-e431-4427-a57f-5837487ea5b4
- 29 May 2020 at 19:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9296769c-e431-4427-a57f-5837487ea5b4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9296769c-e431-4427-a57f-5837487ea5b4
  16th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9c97cb7e-3db0-4b05-8d6d-3223e9ec5ad2

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