--- title: "GB-London: Digital Microscope and Related Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00ff7ef2-6bdc-4cae-a550-0dfb52969e91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00ff7ef2-6bdc-4cae-a550-0dfb52969e91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ff7ef2-6bdc-4cae-a550-0dfb52969e91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ff7ef2-6bdc-4cae-a550-0dfb52969e91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM" published: "2020-10-27" --- # GB-London: Digital Microscope and Related Services Buyer: VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00ff7ef2-6bdc-4cae-a550-0dfb52969e91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-00ff7ef2-6bdc-4cae-a550-0dfb52969e91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-00ff7ef2-6bdc-4cae-a550-0dfb52969e91.json) ## Summary The Victoria and Albert Museum is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a digital microscope and related services, aimed at facilitating forensic applications for its science section. This open procedure is intended for suppliers within the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes. The tender is active, with submissions due by 13th November 2020. The estimated value of the contract ranges between £100,000 and £500,000, with the contract period commencing on 14th December 2020 and lasting until 13th December 2025. This procurement opportunity is located in London, United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in high-value contracts with a prestigious institution. Businesses that specialise in providing scientific equipment and services, particularly those experienced in research-grade instruments, would be well-positioned to compete. With the possibility of offering alternative quotes and options, providers with innovative solutions or added value services are encouraged to participate, enhancing their market presence within the public procurement space. ## Notice The V&A wishes to procure a digital microscope for the Science Section, for the investigation of a wide variety of samples and three-dimensional objects from across the museum collections. The instrument chosen will be a 'turn-key' system and all hardware, firmware and software costs must be included in your tender return. In addition a one-year statutory warranty plus an additional four years of preventive maintenance should be included in the total cost. The intended applications for the instrument are best described as 'forensic applications' due to the wide ranging nature of potential objects and samples. For this reason it is anticipated that the instrument chosen would be of research grade. The instrument will be used in proximity of 13 amp, 240 volt AC, 50 Hz supply, in a non-air conditioned laboratory or in the museum galleries and multiple sites. Tenders may provide options or alternative quotes. Please note that the budget is not confirmed and the award of contract is subject to the V&A receiving the AHRC CapCo funding. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80935691-ab4b-45bc-9d92-17f616087336 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2020 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 13 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM | | Locality | KENSINGTON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 2RL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 27 Oct 2020 at 17:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80935691-ab4b-45bc-9d92-17f616087336 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80935691-ab4b-45bc-9d92-17f616087336 27th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Digital-Microscope-and-Related-Services/KV6RUXM45E Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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