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title: "Capital Purchase of a Fluorescent Microscope"
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# Capital Purchase of a Fluorescent Microscope

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27bfd94f-d326-4d82-861f-1ec511a8b363

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract for the capital purchase of a fluorescent microscope valued at £30,000. The contract, which falls under the category of goods primarily related to fluorescent microscopes, is a result of an open procurement method. The award announcement was made on 7th September 2017, with the contract period set to commence on 30th September 2017 and concluding on 30th September 2020. The delivery addresses include various regions, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in laboratory goods. Companies that are well positioned to compete include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative microscopy solutions, as well as larger suppliers with a proven track record in delivering high-value contracts within the life sciences sector. The successful bidder, Life Technologies Ltd, exemplifies a competitive supplier in this space.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) awarded the contract for the capital purchase of a fluorescent microscope to Life Technologies Ltd. It will be used by the organisations Culture Collections business unit which supplies authenticated and characterised cells, bacteria and viruses to the life science research community. The value of the contract includes maintenance cover.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1519f50-99e4-4f3c-aea6-0dca0bab8a16 |
| 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 | 13 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 29 Sep 2017 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2017 at 08:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1519f50-99e4-4f3c-aea6-0dca0bab8a16

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1519f50-99e4-4f3c-aea6-0dca0bab8a16
  13th September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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