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title: "UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52d30ca9-a03e-4086-b523-8e0ef7c830b2

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## Summary

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is conducting a tender for a digital microscope slide scanner solution and supporting services. The procurement aims to enhance laboratory capabilities and expand services related to microbiology tests and methodologies. The tender, titled "UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner," falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The deadline for tender submissions is November 2, 2023, with a contract period starting on January 15, 2024, and ending on January 15, 2029. The procurement method is an open procedure with a value amounting to 150,000 GBP.

This tender opportunity by UKHSA presents a chance for businesses that provide scanners, medical equipment, and related products to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suitable for this procurement process. Businesses interested in advancing laboratory technology and enhancing microbiology services can benefit from participating in this tender. UK-based and international firms catering to the laboratory equipment industry would find opportunities for business growth and collaboration through this tender.

## Notice

FTS Notice reference: 2023/S 000-028834 The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively seeking a digital microscope slide scanner solution and supporting services to enhance its laboratory capabilities and expand its services. With a focus on the development of virtual External Quality Assessment schemes and teaching schemes, UKHSA aims to revolutionize the way microbiology tests and methodologies are assessed and improved. By introducing state-of-the-art technology, such as a digital microscope slide scanner, UKHSA intends to provide a comprehensive service that meets the evolving needs of microbiology labs worldwide, ensuring competency maintenance, continuing professional development, and global participation in their schemes. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7254cb9-ce72-4f2b-9b48-8ada7950e044 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 15 Jan 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38520000 - Scanners

## Release History

- 29 Sep 2023 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7254cb9-ce72-4f2b-9b48-8ada7950e044

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7254cb9-ce72-4f2b-9b48-8ada7950e044
  29th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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