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title: "Purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope"
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# Purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79cddfea-486e-4100-97b5-6fe02ec0ccf7

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), located in London, has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope. The contract, awarded to Best Scientific, falls under the industry category of "laboratory, optical and precision equipment" and has a total value of £14,113. The procurement stage is now in the award phase, with the contract having started on 5th February 2025 and set to end on 31st March 2025. The procurement method used was 'limited' through a competitive quotation below the threshold, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement covered delivery to various locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and more.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs that specialise in the supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Businesses that excel in providing high-quality optical instruments are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given the competitive quotation nature of the procurement, cost-efficient suppliers with the ability to meet specific technical requirements and delivery timelines will find this to be an advantageous opportunity to expand their business with government contracts.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has awarded a contract to Best Scientific for the purchase of a trinocular stereomicroscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a692f4-5889-4969-8ec8-e9c881b5718c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,113 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £14,113 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E14 4PU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Canary Wharf |
| Westminster constituency | Poplar and Limehouse |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BEST SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a692f4-5889-4969-8ec8-e9c881b5718c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73a692f4-5889-4969-8ec8-e9c881b5718c
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3d77a49-bf72-4480-b154-d288609fd830
  REDACTED PO_P5139752

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