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title: "Capital Purchase of a Confocal Microscope"
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# Capital Purchase of a Confocal Microscope

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-10c3426d-7479-4c0f-b80a-19c24101a12a

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## Summary

Public Health England is initiating a tender for the capital purchase of a Confocal Microscope, with an estimated contract value of £180,000. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under the CPV scheme for microscopes. The tender is currently at the active stage, with submissions due by 3rd July 2017. The successful contract will commence on 20th July 2017 and run for five years, covering the delivery to the Chilton CRCE laboratory located in the South West region of the United Kingdom. Interested parties can find more details in the opportunity notice published on Contracts Finder.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those that can supply and maintain high-quality microscopy solutions. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to accommodate their capabilities. Companies with expertise in the medical and laboratory equipment sector, especially those offering comprehensive maintenance services and consumable supplies, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Public Health England is looking to award a 5 year contract for the purchase of a Confocal microscope for its Chilton CRCE laboratory. It is expected that all maintenance and consumables will be included within the scope of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe67f37e-a23a-4ba7-9ec7-6c51ed9f58df |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 19 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2017 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe67f37e-a23a-4ba7-9ec7-6c51ed9f58df

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe67f37e-a23a-4ba7-9ec7-6c51ed9f58df
  2nd June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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