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Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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08 Jan 2019 at 13:36

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by Public Health England involved the award of a contract for the provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded to Carl Zeiss Limited after the open tender procedure, which concluded on 30 November 2018. The contract period spans from 7 January 2019 to 6 January 2024 and falls under the category of scientific works related to the examination of biological and non-biological samples. This acquisition is located in London and aligns with the agency's ongoing service requirements at Porton and Science Hub Harlow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the scientific and technical equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in microscopy or laboratory instrumentation. Given the substantial value of the contract and the ongoing need for high-quality analytical equipment, suppliers offering innovative technologies or enhancements in SEM capabilities will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts to expand their market presence and capabilities within this niche industry.

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Notice Title

Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd, for the purchase of a new Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) capable of examining biological and non-biological samples with energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy capability. This would provide for a continuation of the PHE SEM service at Porton and at Science hub Harlow in the future.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9da21380-7df1-45e0-ab6c-4ae1c34f87be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632673ba-cdc2-497b-af2c-c5cea39937e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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