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title: "Purchase of an upright compound light microscope"
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# Purchase of an upright compound light microscope

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6f50d890-9d5e-4338-aca3-ce3e4f40e36c

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## Summary

Public Health England (PHE) is conducting an open tender for the purchase of an upright compound light microscope with a TFT display and in-built digital camera, intended for use in its NEQAS laboratories located in Colindale, London. This procurement is classified under the industry category of goods, specifically stereo or dissecting light microscopes, with a total estimated value of £31,500. The tender period is set to close on 27th February 2019, after which the contract is expected to commence on 1st March 2019 and last for three years until 28th February 2022.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the microscopy and laboratory equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide tailored solutions to meet the specifications outlined by PHE. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying advanced optical equipment, along with those that can offer innovative technology solutions, would be well positioned to participate in this procurement process and potentially expand their market reach through partnership with a prominent public health authority.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of an upright compound light microscope with a TFT (variant of LCD) display and in-built digital camera for use in its Colindale NEQAS laboratories. If you feel that you have a solution which can meet the requirements outlined above, please contact Anna Gibson anna.gibson@phe.gov.uk and Kallie Rivers kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk to access the tender documentation by no later than 27th February 2019 at 12pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137f3c4d-620c-4630-8f77-8834e259d549 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 28 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2019 at 11:58 - TenderCancellation - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137f3c4d-620c-4630-8f77-8834e259d549
- 14 Feb 2019 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb0d9e0-735f-435d-90b5-445fd097e7a5
- 8 Feb 2019 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e916d02-3bee-451b-993f-7522bbc7de9a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/137f3c4d-620c-4630-8f77-8834e259d549
  14th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fb0d9e0-735f-435d-90b5-445fd097e7a5
  14th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e916d02-3bee-451b-993f-7522bbc7de9a
  8th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Access to tender documents

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