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title: "Supply of 1 x Digital Confocal Microscope"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Supply of 1 x Digital Confocal Microscope

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5462f053-06c9-4e59-b2a1-1a9b887a7ab6

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Supply of 1 x Digital Confocal Microscope". This procurement falls under the category of Laboratory, optical and precision equipment and is located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN. Interested suppliers are required to submit fully costed bids referencing 'HSE - Confocal' via email to tenders@hse.gov.uk by 13:00 on 8 March 2019, with an engagement end date set for 8 March 2019.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their market presence. Suppliers with experience in providing optical and precision instruments would be well-suited to compete for this contract, aligning with the HSE’s requirements for a digital confocal microscope as specified in the detailed technical document provided.

## Notice

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) invites Tenders for the supply of 1 x Digital optical confocal microscope at their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN. A detailed technical specification is attached. Fully costed bids should be referenced 'HSE - Confocal' and emailed to tenders@hse.gov.uk by 13.00 on Friday 8 March 2019. Bids will be evaluated and awarded on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) basis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29170101-036a-4d3d-9cd1-3012ae5a6000 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| 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

- 27 Feb 2019 at 15:40 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29170101-036a-4d3d-9cd1-3012ae5a6000

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29170101-036a-4d3d-9cd1-3012ae5a6000
  27th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5215cffe-0bb3-485b-9fdb-3dc5a893b09a
  Digital confocal microscope specification

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