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title: "Provision of microscopes for use in CL3 laboratories (Invitation to Tender)"
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# Provision of microscopes for use in CL3 laboratories (Invitation to Tender)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b8bd1df-34d3-401c-8633-117a9f5b1a3d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) seeking tenders for the provision of microscopes suitable for high containment laboratories, specifically aimed at imaging systems required in microbiological safety cabinets. This open tender is categorised under goods, with a budget of £60,000, and the tender period concludes on 22nd February 2019. The contract is expected to start on 25th February 2019 and last until 28th February 2022. Interested parties must ensure their equipment meets specific dimensional requirements, as non-compliant bids will be automatically rejected. PHE is located at 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in imaging technology. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. Companies capable of providing portable solutions that fit the specified size restrictions will find this tender particularly relevant, thereby enhancing their chances of establishing a productive working relationship with a key public health organisation.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is planning to purchase imaging systems suitable for work in high containment (level 4) laboratories. The equipment is for use in microbiological safety cabinets and must be easily portable. Please note that due to the design of the facility the footprint of the microscopes MUST fit through an aperture 30cm wide and 21cm high in order to be transferred to the laboratory. Any bids not meeting this requirement will be automatically rejected. If you feel that you have a solution which can meet the requirements outlined above, please login or register in PHE's sourcing platform Bravo: https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk to view the tender documents: itt_3753 - PHE_Scientific- Provision of fluorescent microscopes (CL4).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9c218a-ee0f-4ef1-af05-a08e68f1fec9 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2019 at 17:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9c218a-ee0f-4ef1-af05-a08e68f1fec9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b9c218a-ee0f-4ef1-af05-a08e68f1fec9
  7th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Access to tender documents

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