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title: "PHE_Scientific - Provision for the purchase of Tissue Processor"
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# PHE_Scientific - Provision for the purchase of Tissue Processor

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1679a13d-6614-4fb6-8354-9823d1008f10

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "PHE_Scientific - Provision for the purchase of Tissue Processor" is being conducted by Public Health England, located in London, England. This active tender falls under the goods category, specifically for laboratory pipettes and accessories, with a total value of £45,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to conclude on 10th February 2020, with the contract period spanning from 17th March 2020 to 16th March 2022. The tender invites suppliers from multiple delivery addresses, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their involvement in procurement for laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in automated laboratory equipment, tissue processing solutions, and associated installation services would be particularly well-suited to respond to this tender. Engaging in this procurement could enhance their portfolios and foster relationships within the public health sector.

## Notice

PHE requires an automatic vacuum infiltration tissue processor to maintain high quality standards and throughput put of tissue samples with the pathology laboratory at PHE Porton. The team provide a range of services to different research groups using a wide range of tissue samples therefore the need to have flexible protocols, from quick biopsy runs to longer overnight processing run, as detailed in the specification is essential.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3589a9-87ad-4832-940e-321fc534239b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2020 at 13:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3589a9-87ad-4832-940e-321fc534239b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3589a9-87ad-4832-940e-321fc534239b
  27th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=47580
  Link to Bravo tendering portal

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