Tender

Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation

PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND

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Tender

24 Jan 2019 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

Public Health England is inviting tenders for the provision of instruments used for scanning electron microscope (SEM) sample preparation. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically for electron microscopes, with a total budget of £80,000. The tender was published on 24 January 2019, and submissions are due by 4 February 2019. This procurement uses an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 11 February 2019 and run until 10 February 2024. The delivery of goods is expected to cover locations including the United Kingdom and various other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific instruments sector, particularly those specialising in high vacuum sputter coaters and critical point dryers. Companies that can supply high-quality equipment for electron microscopy and have the capability to meet the specific technical requirements outlined by Public Health England will find this procurement highly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that they are suitable bidders for this open procurement process.

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Notice Title

Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation

Notice Description

Public Health England (PHE) require the purchase of Public Health England require a high vacuum sputter coater and critical point dryer for the Electron Microscopy lab located in Colindale. The sputter coater is required for biological sample preparation for high resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM). Critical point dryer is required to preserve near-native surface morphology of biological material (other than insects) which is to be studied dry inside an SEM. Air drying and freeze-drying can be used but both lead to significant disruption (collapse or explosion) of structure. If you feel that you can meet the above requirements, please register on our e-tendering platform https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef2d8639-00da-4723-a03e-13b1db31e555
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46628cbe-0b7d-4074-8316-832f6b76e7ef
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 (below 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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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