Tender

Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Tender

12 Feb 2019 at 16:46

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health England is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the provision of instruments used for scanning electron microscopy sample preparation. The contract, valued at £66,000, is aimed at acquiring a high vacuum sputter coater and critical point dryer for their Electron Microscopy lab located in Colindale, London. The tender period closed on 4th February 2019, with the contract scheduled to start on 11th February 2019 and continue until 10th February 2024. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on electron microscopes, and was initiated through an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment and laboratory instruments, particularly those with experience in high-tech microscopy solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that produce or distribute electron microscopy instruments would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as Public Health England shows willingness to engage with such entities. The focus on innovative equipment for biological sample preparation further broadens the potential for partnerships and collaborations within the scientific community.

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Notice Title

Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd for the provision a high vacuum sputter coater and critical point dryer for the Electron Microscopy lab located in Colindale. The sputter coater is required for biological sample preparation for high resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM). Critical point dryer is required to preserve near-native surface morphology of biological material (other than insects) which is to be studied dry inside an SEM. Air drying and freeze-drying can be used but both lead to significant disruption (collapse or explosion) of structure.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-15b4fb34-5f0b-4992-8738-f9482e0d3920
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb710e84-604a-43a7-9c8c-15e4c53c0e66
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£66,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW9 5EQ
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI71 Barnet
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnet
Electoral Ward
Colindale South
Westminster Constituency
Hendon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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