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Purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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07 Feb 2025 at 14:41

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), located in London, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope. The contract, awarded to Best Scientific, falls under the industry category of "laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and has a total value of £14,113. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract having started on 5th February 2025 and set to end on 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was 'limited' through a competitive quotation below the threshold, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement covered delivery to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality optical instruments are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the competitive quotation nature of the procurement, cost-efficient suppliers with the ability to meet specific technical requirements and delivery timelines will find this to be an advantageous opportunity to expand their business with government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope

Notice Description

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to Best Scientific for the purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79cddfea-486e-4100-97b5-6fe02ec0ccf7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a692f4-5889-4969-8ec8-e9c881b5718c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (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

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,113 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,113 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Commercial Operations
Contact Email
procurement.notices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEST SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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