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title: "project_3095 - Provision of Digital Microscope"
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# project_3095 - Provision of Digital Microscope

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-137c087f-b5a8-4172-a7ee-f6b61a8e8146

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## Summary

The Department for International Trade has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Digital Microscope to MetPrep Ltd. The project titled "project_3095 - Provision of Digital Microscope" falls under the industry category of Measuring instruments and Optical instruments. The procurement method used was an Open procedure (above threshold), with a tender period ending on 15th January 2024. The contract period is set from 23rd February 2024 to 23rd February 2029, with a contract value of £112,812. The contracting authority is located in London, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity to provide a Digital Microscope offers business growth potential for companies specialised in manufacturing measuring or optical instruments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this procurement suitable due to the contract's focus on product safety regulation. Businesses with capabilities in creating innovative technological solutions for product monitoring and evaluation could benefit significantly from this contract.

## Notice

This contract was for the Provision of a Digital Microscope. The Digital Microscope will allow OPSS to monitor and evaluate products on the market more effectively and acquire more solid evidence for the enforcement of product safety regulation. Leading to safer products on the UK market for consumers and well-informed manufacturers allowing them to make safer products that comply with applicable legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c6c391-39e6-404b-a2e7-2dea0d660b9f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2024 - 23 Feb 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £112,812 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,812 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METPREP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c6c391-39e6-404b-a2e7-2dea0d660b9f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c6c391-39e6-404b-a2e7-2dea0d660b9f
  26th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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