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title: "PHE_Scientific - Provision for the purchase of Tissue Processor"
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# PHE_Scientific - Provision for the purchase of Tissue Processor

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68c86db7-ce0d-482b-9642-b9925122c599

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a Tissue Processor has been completed by Public Health England, based in London, UK. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within laboratory equipment and accessories, with a value of £45,000. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 10th February 2020. The contract period will commence from 17th March 2020 and extend until 16th March 2022.

This opportunity allows businesses specialising in laboratory equipment to expand their market presence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-placed to bid for this contract, leveraging their flexibility and innovation in providing high-quality laboratory solutions. Involvement in such tenders not only enhances reputation but also facilitates networking opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

PHE requires an automatic vacuum infiltration tissue processor to maintain high quality standards and throughput put of tissue samples with the pathology laboratory at PHE Porton. The team provide a range of services to different research groups using a wide range of tissue samples therefore the need to have flexible protocols, from quick biopsy runs to longer overnight processing run, as detailed in the specification is essential.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f46966-14f5-478b-9a99-0ab324b97e5b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 17 Mar 2020 - 16 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,681 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2020 at 11:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f46966-14f5-478b-9a99-0ab324b97e5b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4f46966-14f5-478b-9a99-0ab324b97e5b
  6th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f3589a9-87ad-4832-940e-321fc534239b
  Opportunity Notice

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