Planning

Supplier Day Invitation for the Provision of a Digital Microscope Slide Scanner

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Planning

20 Jun 2018 at 09:35

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is initiated by Public Health England (PHE) for a digital microscope slide scanner. This is currently at the planning stage, with a Supplier Day scheduled for 23rd July 2018 at the PHE Colindale site in London (NW9 5EQ). Interested suppliers are encouraged to register by contacting PHE by 28th September 2018, which marks the end date for engagement for this tender. The classification of the procurement falls under the CPV code 38520000, which pertains to scanners.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in digital imaging and microscopy solutions. Companies that can provide reliable service and maintenance or those that offer innovative technology compatible with ISO 15189:2012 standards will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in the Supplier Day will also provide invaluable insights for tailoring proposals to meet PHE's specific requirements effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supplier Day Invitation for the Provision of a Digital Microscope Slide Scanner

Notice Description

As a part of the planned sourcing activity for the provision of a digital microscope slide scanner, Public Health England (PHE) is organising a Supplier Day on the 23rd July 2018 at the PHE Colindale site (London, NW9 5EQ). If you are interested in attending the Supplier Day, please can you contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk for further information. Time slots for presentation and question and answer sessions will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Additional information: As a part of the planned sourcing activity for the provision of a digital microscope slide scanner, Public Health England (PHE) is organising a Supplier Day on the 23rd July 2018 at the PHE Colindale site (London, NW9 5EQ). PHE is procuring a digital microscope slide scanner for use in its Colindale NEQAS laboratories. The proposed solution is expected to meet the following requirements: - Magnifications of x10, x40 and x100 (with oil immersion). - Unlimited web access for scan analysis for participants. - Automatic slide scanning facility for 3-5 slides with possibility to expand to 50 slides. - Provide scans at different magnifications for participants to be able to switch between magnifications. - Be able to perform fluorescence microscope. - Be able to visualise and scan wet preps with coverslips. - Be able to visualise and scan selotape mounted slides. - Be able to scan and visualise tissue culture flasks/ dishes. - The possibility to add different objective lens and filters. - The possibility of including a graticule in the eyepiece. Although this will be a capital purchase, it is intended that any maintenance, service, support and supply of consumables (if applicable) will be covered for the lifetime of the equipment or until PHE re-tenders the requirement. Any equipment and services being offered must support International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189: 2012 under which PHE is operating. The Supplier Day is organised with a view to providing PHE with insights which will inform the specifications. The Supplier Day will also be used to alert the market to the possible upcoming opportunity, provide the provisional project timescales, tender process and desired outcomes. If you are interested in attending the Supplier Day, please can you contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk for further information. Time slots for presentation and question and answer sessions will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e790fb2f-4165-4f11-8ee1-d8902d03509e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Sep 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
02083276751

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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