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title: "GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for Digital Pathology Slide Scanner"
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# GB-Lowestoft: Request for Quotation for Digital Pathology Slide Scanner

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b232590-7d87-481f-839a-425ca48d45d0

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by Cefas, a contracting authority based in Lowestoft, UK. The tender, titled "Request for Quotation for Digital Pathology Slide Scanner," pertains to the supply of high-throughput digital pathology slide scanners, classified under the CPV code 38520000. The procurement was carried out using an open procedure and the tender period concluded on 1st March 2017, with the contract period starting on 30th March 2017 and ending on 31st March 2017. The awarded contract amounts to £98,486, and the procurement is classified under the goods category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the field of medical equipment supply, particularly those specialising in imaging and scanning technologies. Companies focusing on innovation in digital pathology could find this a particularly advantageous opportunity, given the specific requirements for high-speed scanners. SMEs that meet the specified procurement criteria may benefit from the competitive nature of this tender, potentially positioning themselves for future public procurement contracts in similar fields.

## Notice

Cefas requires quotations from interested parties to provide a competitive quotation for the supply of a high throughput, high speed digital pathology slide scanner. 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/0d3aa3db-baf6-4fc7-860c-57fbee3730e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £98,486 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £98,486 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2020 at 00:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aa3db-baf6-4fc7-860c-57fbee3730e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d3aa3db-baf6-4fc7-860c-57fbee3730e8
  29th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=525604751
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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