Tender

3D Digital Microscope System

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES

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Tender

08 Jan 2024 at 10:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Archives in England has initiated a tender for the purchase of a cutting-edge 3D digital microscope system for advanced documentation and research in archival conservation practices and heritage science applications. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender closing on 9th February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 18th March 2024 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses dealing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate in this tender process. The location for delivery is in Richmond, with a specific postal code of TW9 4DU.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3D Digital Microscope System

Notice Description

The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of a cutting-edge 3D digital microscope system for advanced documentation, research in archival conservation practices and heritage science applications, with warranty and support.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3721c533-87e7-4441-bc08-43e75902a5cc
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 Over 5 years
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
THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
RICHMOND
Postcode
TW9 4DU
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Kew
Westminster Constituency
Richmond Park

Further Information

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