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title: "Provision for purchase of Digital Inverted Microscope"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
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# Provision for purchase of Digital Inverted Microscope

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37c09de0-4340-48f3-94bd-6e361d66832a

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## Summary

The procurement process involving the purchase of a Digital Inverted Microscope was conducted by Public Health England, located at 61 Colindale Avenue, London. The contract, valued at £19,521, was classified under laboratory and optical equipment and was intended for a period from 20th May 2020 to 19th May 2021. This procurement was carried out as a single tender action below threshold, with the tender period ending on 15th May 2020. Although the opportunity has been cancelled, it represents a significant contract in the healthcare sector, particularly linked to Covid-19 response efforts.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in laboratory and optical equipment to engage with a key player in the public health sector. Businesses focusing on innovative scientific equipment or those with experience in direct procurement processes may find such opportunities beneficial for growth. Competing in similar tenders can enhance their visibility and potentially lead to future contracts within the government or healthcare industry.

## Notice

Public Health England has awarded contract to Life Technologies Limited for the purchase of Digital Inverted Microscope for Covid 19 for 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add8c01b-c73c-4af1-ae32-48043f05b5a2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2020 - 19 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,520 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 14:35 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add8c01b-c73c-4af1-ae32-48043f05b5a2
- 14 Sep 2020 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0966995-7bb3-42be-bf38-445630debf48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/add8c01b-c73c-4af1-ae32-48043f05b5a2
  30th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0966995-7bb3-42be-bf38-445630debf48
  14th September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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