---
title: "Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d86"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2021-01-26"
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# Provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d86

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) has completed a tender process for the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes, and assay plates to be used in its laboratories located in Bristol. This procurement, classified under the CPV code for analysis apparatus, was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a negotiated procedure without a prior publication of a contract notice. The contract, valued at £1,500,000, was awarded on 26 January 2021, with Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc. being the sole supplier due to their products' unique compatibility with existing laboratory equipment. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses that provide specialised laboratory consumables and are capable of meeting stringent compatibility and quality requirements, including beta-glucan-free specifications. Companies that manufacture or supply specific analysis apparatus may also find openings to collaborate, especially if they can demonstrate a unique technological advantage or capability that aligns with the needs of public health organisations like PHE.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes and assay plates for use in its Bristol laboratories.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes, and assay plates for use in its Bristol laboratories. PHE will be awarding a contract to Associates of Cape Cod for these consumables, as their assay plates, pipette tips, and tubes are the only ones compatible with the stakeholder's current equipment, readers, laptops, etc., and validated for use. The consumables must also be beta-glucan free. PHE believes that Associates of Cape Cod is the only supplier that can meet its requirements.

### Procurement Information

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of Fungitell kits, pipettes, and assay plates for use in its Bristol laboratories. PHE will be awarding a contract to Associates of Cape Cod for these consumables, as their assay plates, pipette tips, and tubes are the only ones compatible with the stakeholder's current equipment, readers, laptops, etc., and validated for use. The consumables must also be beta-glucan free. PHE believes that Associates of Cape Cod is the only supplier that can meet its requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001584-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASSOCIATES OF CAPE COD INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2021 at 23:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001584-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england

## Provenance

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