Tender

GB-London: Metrology microscope system for archaeological research for Natural History Museum

NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

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Tender

14 Jan 2022 at 12:10

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Natural History Museum in London is currently conducting a public procurement process for a metrology microscope system aimed at enhancing archaeological research. This open procedure tender, which falls under the category of goods, has an estimated contract value of £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. The tender was published on 14 January 2022, and submissions are due by 3 February 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 7 February 2022 and will conclude by 31 March 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that specialise in instruments and scientific equipment. Businesses that can provide high-quality microscopy equipment, expertise in archaeological applications, and reliable service may find this procured contract especially advantageous for expanding their service offerings and entering the public sector market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Metrology microscope system for archaeological research for Natural History Museum

Notice Description

Metrology microscope system for archaeological research for Natural History Museum Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-467a9284-b36a-43fd-a684-ff8975295c11
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b146431-b99c-4794-8a55-db3726000c20
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Feb 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW11 3DZ
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Battersea

Further Information

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