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Provision of Transmission Electron Microscope

UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

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15 Mar 2024 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Transmission Electron Microscope. The procurement process was managed by the Authority utilising a mini-competition exercise under the NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Ltd's High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework. Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH was selected as the supplier through a selective procurement process. The contract value is £710,884 GBP, with a contract period from March 15, 2024, to January 1, 2034, allowing for a possible 24-month extension.

This tender for the provision of Transmission Electron Microscope by the UK Health Security Agency creates opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH through a call-off from a framework agreement, demonstrating potential for long-term business growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Transmission Electron Microscope

Notice Description

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) (hereafter referred to as "the Customer") has sought to purchase Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) ("the Goods"). The Procurement was managed by the Authority utilising a mini-competition exercise governed by the terms of Lot 2 (X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment) of the NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Ltd's (NWUPC) High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework (LAB3162 NW). The Authority has undertaken a mini-competition via the NWUPC framework for which Hitachi were the highest scoring supplier using the MEAT criteria. Additional information: The Customer may extend the Contract for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months by giving not less than ten (10) Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-924edd53-1141-4a3c-8683-0b33ea14d24e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/088d1b15-0289-419d-9cdc-3d2deb62b6b3
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£710,884 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£710,884 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2024 - 1 Jan 2034 Over 5 years
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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