Tender

PHE_Scientific_Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Tender

18 Sep 2018 at 12:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being carried out by Public Health England for the "Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)". This tender falls under the industry category of electron microscopes, with a total estimated value of £336,000. The tender period is currently active and will close on 23rd October 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2018 and will continue for five years, concluding on 31st October 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which is suitable for a range of suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and engineering services, particularly those that manufacture or supply electron microscopes and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the scale of the project and the potential for ongoing service provision at Public Health England sites. Businesses with expertise in clinical diagnostics, biomedical research, and environmental sample examination would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PHE_Scientific_Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Notice Description

PHE seeks to procure 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. The scanning electron microscope must be of the field emission gun type and be suitable for a wide range of applications e.g. clinical diagnostic investigations, biomedical research (bacteriology, virology, mycology, cell biology, parasitology, and entomology) and examination of environmental samples. The removal and disposal of the existing SEM are tendered as an desirable requirement. To access tender documents, please login / register into PHE's e-sourcing platform: https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Should you have any technical issues with using Bravo system, please contact eTendering Helpdesk on 0800 069 863 or by e-mail:help@bravosolution.co.uk. Any queries related to the published opportunity should be submitted via messaging function linked to the itt_3515 - PHE_Scientific_Provision of Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). Additional information: This opportunity has been published in OJEU Document Number: 2018/S 179-405026 Notice Reference: 2018-041911

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e6475304-225a-4ae2-8a72-4c04f7397c37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d9541bf4-d6f6-4523-a110-b53a51ad02c8
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£336,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2023 Over 5 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
luke.fillery@phe.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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