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title: "3D Digital Microscope System"
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# 3D Digital Microscope System

Buyer: THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f4f9b06-36fb-4018-9c4f-6beb958436a2

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## Summary

The National Archives in England has initiated a tender for the purchase of a cutting-edge 3D digital microscope system for advanced documentation and research in archival conservation practices and heritage science applications. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender closing on 9th February 2024. The contract period is set to start on 18th March 2024 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses dealing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate in this tender process. The location for delivery is in Richmond, with a specific postal code of TW9 4DU.

## Notice

The purpose of this Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of a cutting-edge 3D digital microscope system for advanced documentation, research in archival conservation practices and heritage science applications, with warranty and support.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3721c533-87e7-4441-bc08-43e75902a5cc |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES |
| Locality | RICHMOND |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW9 4DU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Kew |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond Park |
| 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

- 8 Jan 2024 at 10:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3721c533-87e7-4441-bc08-43e75902a5cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3721c533-87e7-4441-bc08-43e75902a5cc
  8th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d37f4406-ca5b-4872-8a74-d04420d4405f

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