Tender

Upgrade of software and imaging controller for JEOL JEM1400 Transmission Electron Microscope connected to a Deben AMT XR60 imaging device.

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Tender

03 Oct 2017 at 11:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Upgrade of software and imaging controller for JEOL JEM1400 Transmission Electron Microscope connected to a Deben AMT XR60 imaging device," is initiated by Public Health England (PHE), located at 61 Colindale Avenue, London. The current stage of the tender is active, with a tender deadline set for 20th October 2017. This procurement falls under the goods category, with a value between £10,000 and £30,000, and it involves an invitation to quote as the chosen procurement method. The contract is scheduled to commence on 25th October 2017 and will run until 31st March 2018.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in imaging technology, specifically those with expertise in Transmission Electron Microscopes and complementary imaging devices. Companies that are approved suppliers for JOEL and Deben could particularly benefit, as they are required to submit evidence of their partnership with these brands to qualify for bidding. Engaging in this project not only supports critical national infrastructure but could also enhance the bidder's portfolio, facilitating future contracts within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of software and imaging controller for JEOL JEM1400 Transmission Electron Microscope connected to a Deben AMT XR60 imaging device.

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) require an update to our Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) in the Virus Reference Department (VRD) which provides virus diagnostic service to the NHS and is also a part of facilities PHE 's at Colindale, London which are designated critical national infrastructure and is required in support of VRD capability for emerging virus response. The TEM consists of the electron microscope itself (a JEOL JEM1400) coupled to a dedicated digital camera (a Deben AMT XR60). The required service will be the provision of a JOEL device to control the TEM with a suitable bespoke interface card to allow JOEL Transmission Electron Microscope software to communicate between the control unit display and the image source in the TEM. As part of update PHE also require the installation of an Active Silicon AS-PHX-D36-PE1 interface card and the upgrade of the camera control software to the AMT product designed specifically to work with Deben products. This work must be carried out by an approved JOEL and Deben supplier and the installation of any hardware, software, firmware or middleware must not invalidate the existing warranties of the JEM1400 and the ATM XR60 or infringe on any service agreements for both devices. Please provide evidence of your organisations partnership with JOEL and Deben as part of your expression of interest to quote in this procurement and ensure Project 3653 is quoted in the email subject title. Potential suppliers will be required to attend PHE's Colindale site to give a presentation of their solution to this requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54f74fbf-2f6c-4c67-9cc7-138073e6e921
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Invitation to Quote
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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