This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jan 2022 at 13:04

Tender

24 Nov 2021 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), located in Belfast, UK, has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and maintenance of a Digital Pathology Slide Scanner, designated as ID 3889947. This process, initiated as a tender, was categorised under medical equipment within the goods procurement category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which commenced on 7 January 2022, with a total contract value of £224,955.30. The tender stipulated requirements including warranty, servicing, training, and has options for extensions over a period of three years.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with capabilities in digital pathology solutions and related training services. Suppliers experienced in providing warranty and servicing as well as those able to comply with complex delivery and commissioning demands will find this tender particularly appealing. As AFBI is a central purchasing body, successful participation could pave the way for further contracts within the public procurement sphere.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 3889947 DAERA AFBI - Supply, Delivery and Maintenance of a Digital Pathology Slide Scanner

Notice Description

The Veterinary Sciences Division (VSD) of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires one Digital Pathology Slide Scanning system for various veterinary sample types. AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required. See: http://www.afbini.gov.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Veterinary Sciences Division (VSD) of the Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI) requires one Digital Pathology Slide Scanning system for various veterinary sample types. AFBI requires the supply, delivery, and commissioning of the equipment. Warranty, servicing and reactive repair details are necessary requirements. On-site training in the operation of the supplied system is also required. See: http://www.afbini.gov.uk

Options: The Contract commenced on 7 January 2022 for an initial period of 3 years. There are a further 7 optionalextension options of 1 year each.

Renewal: 36 months + option to extend for 7 x 12mth periods

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f9c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000621-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

85150000 - Medical imaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£224,955 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
AERA - AFBI
Additional Buyers

DAERA - AFBI

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT4 3SD
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Stormont
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS UK LTD

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