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title: "Purchase of an upright compound light microscope"
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# Purchase of an upright compound light microscope

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-37ed9a49-0b50-4eaa-8bc2-fe57e745c396

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which has awarded a contract for the purchase of an upright compound light microscope. This contract, valued at £28,000, is classified under the microscopes category (CPV code: 38510000). The contract period runs from 15th March 2019 to 13th March 2020, following an open procurement method with a tender period that ended on 27th February 2019. The contract was awarded to VWR International Ltd., a large supplier located in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific equipment, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide similar goods. Companies specialising in microscopy supplies, laboratory equipment manufacturers, or those with a product catalogue that includes microscopes would be well-suited to explore future procurement opportunities with Public Health England. Engaging with this sector can lead to business growth, given the ongoing demand for high-quality scientific tools in public health applications.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a one year contract to VWR International Ltd. for the purchase of an upright compound light microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3995fb46-8e4c-4271-8728-12fdf7940540 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2019 - 13 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000 |
| 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 | VWR INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513000 - Inverted and metallurgical microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2019 at 12:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3995fb46-8e4c-4271-8728-12fdf7940540

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3995fb46-8e4c-4271-8728-12fdf7940540
  15th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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