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title: "PHE_Scientific-Equipment for counting virus particles & nanometre sized objects"
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# PHE_Scientific-Equipment for counting virus particles & nanometre sized objects

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a79a461-e4a6-42df-9e3d-ddf1c8e2def1

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) is seeking to establish a contract for the supply of scientific equipment used to count virus particles and other nanometre-sized objects. This open tender falls under the goods category and has a budget of £70,000. It is located in Colindale, North West London, with the tender submission deadline set for 14th January 2019. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st February 2019 and will last until 31st January 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that specialise in biophysical characterisation instruments, particularly those offering comprehensive maintenance and consumables services, will find this project particularly suitable. As the procurement method is classified as an open procedure, it allows for wide participation, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), thereby fostering competitive growth in this sector.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) seeks to appoint a provider of an instrument to be used for the biophysical characterisation of virus particles, virus-like particles, exosomes and other biological, nanometer-sized particles present in aqueous suspension. These particles may be cell derived or recombinant in nature and will be structurally composed primarily of phospholipid or protein. These particles will not necessarily contain nucleic acid and therefore any technology that relies on labelling or measurement of nucleic acid is not suitable. It is expected that all maintenance and consumables will be included within the scope of this contract. This requirement is for the Electron Microscopy facility, situated within the Virus Reference Department of PHE located in Colindale, NW London. To access tender documents, please login / register into PHE's e-sourcing platform: https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk Should you have any technical issues with using Bravo system, please contact eTendering Helpdesk on 0800 069 863 or by e-mail:help@bravosolution.co.uk. Any queries related to the published opportunity should be submitted via messaging function linked to the itt_3640 - PHE_Scientific-Equipment for counting virus particles & nanometre sized objects . For any further queries and clarifications please get in touch with Mercy Mashem (Mercy.Mashem@phe.gov.uk) and Harry Bagnall ( Harry.Bagnall@phe.gov.uk) .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f3f64a-d051-4bbf-9453-b4390414b7cb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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 | COLINDALR |
| 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)

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2018 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f3f64a-d051-4bbf-9453-b4390414b7cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06f3f64a-d051-4bbf-9453-b4390414b7cb
  17th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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