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title: "Provision of Blood Culture detection systems"
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# Provision of Blood Culture detection systems

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7cef620-0e51-4e4e-9b2d-310504247192

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of Blood Culture detection systems, associated with the diagnosis and management of Hepatitis and HIV infections. This selective tender, awarded to Qiagen Limited, followed a mini-competition under Lot 1 (Diagnostics) of the PHE Microbiology Framework. The contract, valued at £1,334,000, spans a period from 18 December 2018 to 31 December 2023, with the tender period concluding on 23 November 2018. The project supports PHE's National Infections Service operating in Bristol and Cambridge, focusing on improved diagnostics and patient management.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the diagnostics and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostic systems and laboratory management. Companies capable of providing innovative detection systems, software integration, maintenance services, and training would be well-positioned to compete, especially those with experience in working with public health agencies. The emphasis on optimising clinical utility highlights a growing market for healthcare solutions that enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

## Notice

Following a mini - competition under Lot 1 (Diagnostics) of PHE Microbiology Framework, Public Health England (PHE) awarded contract for the provision of Provision of Blood Borne Viruses (BBV) detection systems for the diagnosis and management of patients with Hepatitis B (Hep B), Hepatitis C (Hep C) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections to Qiagen Limited. The Contract covers the platforms and associated equipment; consumables and reagents, as well as appropriate software, service maintenance, breakdown response, training, validation documentation and integration with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The procurement of Blood Borne Viruses systems will support work of PHE National Infections Service (NIS) in Bristol and Cambridge. New systems will enable NIS to continue to meet turnaround times to optimise clinical utility of blood born viruses results to improve diagnostics and patient management and outcome. The project will also deliver significant saving.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e061f29-7c42-4f79-98b4-6c17fb400d2a |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 18 Dec 2018 - 31 Dec 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,334,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,334,000 |
| 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 | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33124110 - Diagnostic systems

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2019 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e061f29-7c42-4f79-98b4-6c17fb400d2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e061f29-7c42-4f79-98b4-6c17fb400d2a
  19th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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