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title: "Provision of Advanced Automated Staining Machine for Histology"
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# Provision of Advanced Automated Staining Machine for Histology

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-649aea0d-b048-4934-b0fb-edca39cf95c1

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## Summary

Public Health England is seeking to procure an advanced automated staining machine for histology, titled "Provision of Advanced Automated Staining Machine for Histology". The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been publicly announced on 23rd February 2018. The total contract value is £100,000, and the delivery will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set to commence on 26th March 2018 and will run until 25th March 2019. This open procedure procurement is aimed at businesses capable of delivering high-quality scientific instruments, classified under CPV code 38400000, for checking physical characteristics.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in the manufacturing or supply of scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in automated laboratory equipment. Businesses that can fulfil the specific requirements for programmability, multi-protocol capability, and temperature control will be well-placed to compete. The potential for ongoing relationships with Public Health England makes this an attractive prospect for suppliers looking to expand their footprint within the public health sector.

## Notice

Public Health England have awarded a contract for the purchase of an Advanced Automated Histology Staining Machine to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, following an open tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888031c7-4278-445f-abe7-b03b77720d77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2018 - 25 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2018 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888031c7-4278-445f-abe7-b03b77720d77
- 23 Feb 2018 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e256386e-b74d-437c-ae12-99f7ba1919e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/888031c7-4278-445f-abe7-b03b77720d77
  22nd March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e256386e-b74d-437c-ae12-99f7ba1919e0
  23rd February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1517575108255.977-1
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