Tender

UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner

SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Sep 2023 at 14:23

Planning

12 Jul 2023 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively seeking a digital slide scanner solution for its laboratory operations in London. The procurement process, currently in the tender stage, involves the provision of a digital slide scanner and supporting services valued at £150,000 GBP. The tender, titled "UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner," falls under the goods main procurement category. The deadline for submissions is set for 2nd November 2023, with the tender period closing on that date.

This tender opportunity provided by the UKHSA presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses in the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly digital slide scanners, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses should ensure their submissions meet the specified criteria and requirements outlined by the UKHSA to be considered for the procurement process.

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Notice Title

UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner

Notice Description

Provision of a digital slide scanner for the UKHSA with supporting services

Lot Information

Lot 1

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively seeking a digital microscope slide scanner solution to enhance its laboratory capabilities and expand its services. With a focus on the development of virtual External Quality Assessment schemes and teaching schemes, UKHSA aims to revolutionize the way microbiology tests and methodologies are assessed and improved. By introducing state-of-the-art technology, such as a digital microscope slide scanner, UKHSA intends to provide a comprehensive service that meets the evolving needs of microbiology labs worldwide, ensuring competency maintenance, continuing professional development, and global participation in their schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e13a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028834-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Aug 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ACTING AS PART OF THE CROWN THROUGH UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY
Contact Name
Kallie Rivers, Scientific Procurement Team
Contact Email
science.cph@ukhsa.gov.uk, scientific.procurement@ukhsa.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI32 Westminster, TLI71 Barnet

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

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