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title: "Provisions for Agency Wide Specialist Service and Technical Support Cover for Life Technologies Applied Biosystems Instruments"
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# Provisions for Agency Wide Specialist Service and Technical Support Cover for Life Technologies Applied Biosystems Instruments

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffd1be32-02a4-4eb7-ad42-73b87473af6c

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## Summary

Public Health England has recently awarded a contract for the provision of specialist service and technical support for Life Technologies Applied Biosystems instruments, valued at £1,500,000. This award, which was made on 25th March 2020, is part of a 3-year contract running from 1st April 2020 until 31st March 2023. The procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement under the main procurement category of services, with a focus on the repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The instrument servicing will encompass various models, enhancing operational capacity across locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the servicing and maintenance of medical equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in such technical support. Companies with a proven track record in maintaining high-quality precision instruments are encouraged to consider their capabilities in this industry, as the contract may lead to further commissions or partnerships in the healthcare sector. Engaging with Public Health England could open avenues for growth in similar projects, fostering long-term relationships in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

Public Health England has awarded a 3 year contract to Life Technologies for the servicing and technical support cover of its fleet of Applied Biosystems equipment. The equipment covered are: - 7000 - 7500-FAST - 7500 - 3130XL - 3730XL - VIIA7 - Quantstudio 6Flex - QuantStudio 7Flex - IONS5 - StepOne This was awarded via the Public Health England microbiology framework - Lot 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11b64d1-23c1-42a4-83cc-3f245a36c299 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 22 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,500,000 |
| 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 | COLINDALE |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2020 at 12:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11b64d1-23c1-42a4-83cc-3f245a36c299

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a11b64d1-23c1-42a4-83cc-3f245a36c299
  22nd April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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