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title: "Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation"
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# Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15b4fb34-5f0b-4992-8738-f9482e0d3920

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## Summary

Public Health England is currently engaged in an open procurement process for the provision of instruments used for scanning electron microscopy sample preparation. The contract, valued at £66,000, is aimed at acquiring a high vacuum sputter coater and critical point dryer for their Electron Microscopy lab located in Colindale, London. The tender period closed on 4th February 2019, with the contract scheduled to start on 11th February 2019 and continue until 10th February 2024. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically focusing on electron microscopes, and was initiated through an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment and laboratory instruments, particularly those with experience in high-tech microscopy solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that produce or distribute electron microscopy instruments would be well-suited to compete for this contract, as Public Health England shows willingness to engage with such entities. The focus on innovative equipment for biological sample preparation further broadens the potential for partnerships and collaborations within the scientific community.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd for the provision a high vacuum sputter coater and critical point dryer for the Electron Microscopy lab located in Colindale. The sputter coater is required for biological sample preparation for high resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM). Critical point dryer is required to preserve near-native surface morphology of biological material (other than insects) which is to be studied dry inside an SEM. Air drying and freeze-drying can be used but both lead to significant disruption (collapse or explosion) of structure.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb710e84-604a-43a7-9c8c-15e4c53c0e66 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £66,000 |
| 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 | North West London |
| Postcode | NW9 5EQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI71 Barnet |
| Local authority | Barnet |
| Electoral ward | Colindale South |
| Westminster constituency | Hendon |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2019 at 16:47 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb710e84-604a-43a7-9c8c-15e4c53c0e66
- 12 Feb 2019 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb710e84-604a-43a7-9c8c-15e4c53c0e66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb710e84-604a-43a7-9c8c-15e4c53c0e66
  12th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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