Award

Provision for purchase of Digital Inverted Microscope

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

30 Mar 2021 at 14:35

Tender Notice
Award

14 Sep 2020 at 11:55

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involving the purchase of a Digital Inverted Microscope was conducted by Public Health England, located at 61 Colindale Avenue, London. The contract, valued at £19,521, was classified under laboratory and optical equipment and was intended for a period from 20th May 2020 to 19th May 2021. This procurement was carried out as a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period ending on 15th May 2020. Although the opportunity has been cancelled, it represents a significant contract in the healthcare sector, particularly linked to Covid-19 response efforts.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory and optical equipment to engage with a key player in the public health sector. Businesses focusing on innovative scientific equipment or those with experience in direct procurement processes may find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Competing in similar tenders can enhance their visibility and potentially lead to future contracts within the government or healthcare industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision for purchase of Digital Inverted Microscope

Notice Description

Public Health England has awarded contract to Life Technologies Limited for the purchase of Digital Inverted Microscope for Covid 19 for 1 year.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37c09de0-4340-48f3-94bd-6e361d66832a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add8c01b-c73c-4af1-ae32-48043f05b5a2
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,521 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,520 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2020 - 19 May 2021 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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