--- title: "GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Microtomes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1565bc28-e5b4-4c1b-b0b0-22bb45851725" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1565bc28-e5b4-4c1b-b0b0-22bb45851725" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1565bc28-e5b4-4c1b-b0b0-22bb45851725.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1565bc28-e5b4-4c1b-b0b0-22bb45851725.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY" published: "2019-02-08" --- # GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Microtomes Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1565bc28-e5b4-4c1b-b0b0-22bb45851725 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1565bc28-e5b4-4c1b-b0b0-22bb45851725) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1565bc28-e5b4-4c1b-b0b0-22bb45851725.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Teesside University, which is seeking tenders for the supply, installation, and commissioning of microtomes under the title "GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Microtomes." This contract falls under the industry category of pathology dissection instruments and supplies and is based in the North East of the United Kingdom. The procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 25th February 2019. The estimated contract value is £50,000, with a minimum value of £25,000. This opportunity is being procured through an open procedure method. This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in goods related to medical and laboratory equipment. Businesses offering innovative solutions in microtome technology, installation services, or related sectors would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Furthermore, potential suppliers can benefit from the funding allocated to the National Horizons Centre project, which aims to enhance research and training in biological sciences, thus fostering further collaboration and economic development in the region. ## Notice NOTE: This notice was updated on 08 February 2019 for the following reason: contracts finder and SME boxes(The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of microtomes. "The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding." The National Horizons Centre development at the University's Darlington Campus will provide the vehicle to grow research and teaching in biologics, underpinned by new undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship provision in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The state of the art infrastructure will provide facilities to develop high quality training and CPD activity, commissioned and informed by our industrial partners. NHC will also be the focus for interdisciplinary research across the interfaces of Health and Wellbeing, Digital and Creative Economies and Secure and Resilient Society themes articulated in the Teesside 2020 research strategy.) 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/da13aa97-d0e1-4b86-a5b8-e7bf3b671066 | | 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 | 8 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH | | Post town | Cleveland | | Postcode | TS1 3BA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley | | ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside | | Local authority | Middlesbrough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies ## Release History - 8 Feb 2019 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da13aa97-d0e1-4b86-a5b8-e7bf3b671066 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da13aa97-d0e1-4b86-a5b8-e7bf3b671066 8th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Middlesbrough:-NHC-Microtomes/K7599EP7ZS Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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