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Purchase of an upright compound light microscope

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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15 Mar 2019 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of an upright compound light microscope. This contract, valued at £28,000, is classified under the microscopes category (CPV code: 38510000). The contract period runs from 15th March 2019 to 13th March 2020, following an open procurement method with a tender period that ended on 27th February 2019. The contract was awarded to VWR International Ltd., a large supplier located in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific equipment, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide similar goods. Companies specialising in microscopy supplies, laboratory equipment manufacturers, or those with a product catalogue that includes microscopes would be well-suited to explore future procurement opportunities with Public Health England. Engaging with this sector can lead to business growth, given the ongoing demand for high-quality scientific tools in public health applications.

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Notice Title

Purchase of an upright compound light microscope

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a one year contract to VWR International Ltd. for the purchase of an upright compound light microscope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-37ed9a49-0b50-4eaa-8bc2-fe57e745c396
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3995fb46-8e4c-4271-8728-12fdf7940540
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38513000 - Inverted and metallurgical microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20196 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2019 - 13 Mar 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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