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title: "PHE_Scientific - Purchase of New Microtome"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71be22b7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# PHE_Scientific - Purchase of New Microtome

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71be22b7-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England seeking to acquire new microtomes to replace outdated equipment from the 1980s. The tender, valued at £12,687, falls under the category of research laboratory services and is located in the United Kingdom. This contract is now in the award stage as of 7th March 2016, following a tender period that concluded on the same date. The awarded contract period runs from 7th March 2016 to 31st March 2016.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instruments to expand their operations within the public sector. Companies that manufacture or supply microtomes and related devices would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those that can demonstrate value and innovation in delivering goods to public health organisations.

## Notice

Purchase of microtomes to replace machine purchased in 1980's and is beyond economic repair.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5a110d-c586-4273-8275-f1ef6795b320 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 7 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,687 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £12,687 |
| 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5a110d-c586-4273-8275-f1ef6795b320

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca5a110d-c586-4273-8275-f1ef6795b320
  17th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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