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title: "Provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)"
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# Provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7b4fce71-20f1-46eb-b639-11f3b7d3c7c8

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England (PHE) seeking proposals for the provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) to be used in its laboratories at Porton Down, South West England. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an engagement end date set for 1st September 2018. Interested suppliers are encouraged to contact PHE representatives for further information and to participate in Supplier Engagement Events intended to shape the tender specifications.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and microscopy solutions. Companies with experience in producing field emission gun type scanning electron microscopes, as well as service providers capable of supporting quality management standards such as ISO 9001:2008 and 15189:2012, would be well-placed to compete. Engaging in this tender could facilitate growth and establish long-term partnerships with a leading public health organisation.

## Notice

As a part of a planned sourcing activity for the provision of a scanning electron microscope (SEM), Public Health England (PHE) are organising Supplier Engagement Events. During these events, suppliers will be asked to provide an equipment demonstration and give a short presentation about their proposed solution. If you are interested in participating, please can you contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk and luke.fillery@phe.gov.uk for further information and to plan and arrange the event. Additional information: PHE is planning to procure a scanning electron microscope (SEM) for use in its Porton Down National Infection Service (NIS) laboratories. The scanning electron microscope must be of the field emission gun type and be suitable for a wide range of applications e.g. clinical diagnostic investigations, biomedical research (bacteriology, virology, mycology, cell biology, parasitology and entomology) and examination of environmental samples. Although this will be a capital purchase, it is intended that any service and support will be covered for the lifetime of the equipment or until PHE re-tenders the requirement. Any equipment and services being offered must support International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2008 and 15189:2012 quality management standards under which PHE is operating. The Supplier Engagement Events are organised with a view to providing PHE with insights which will inform the specifications. The events will also be used to alert the market to the upcoming opportunity, provide the provisional project timescales, tender process and desired outcomes. If you are interested in participating, please can you contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk and luke.fillery@phe.gov.uk for further information and to plan and arrange the event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf757c4-981d-4814-a015-0df1364fdd10 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2018 at 11:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf757c4-981d-4814-a015-0df1364fdd10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bf757c4-981d-4814-a015-0df1364fdd10
  1st June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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