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title: "Capital Purchase of a Fluorescent Microscope"
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# Capital Purchase of a Fluorescent Microscope

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82d84932-9dc8-4572-b43a-db7610d74473

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Public Health England, seeking to acquire a Fluorescent Microscope for the Culture Collections Business Unit, located in Porton Down, Salisbury. This tender, classified under the CPV code for Fluorescent and polarising microscopes, is valued at £35,000 and falls under the goods category. The open procurement method will allow various suppliers to compete, with the tender period concluding on 26th July 2017. The contract is expected to commence on 10th August 2017 and will last until 10th August 2020.

This opportunity presents significant business growth potential for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can provide advanced scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, as the procurement is explicitly open to them. Businesses with expertise in the production of microscopes and similar scientific apparatus will be well-suited to meet the requirements laid out by Public Health England.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) seeks to appoint a provider of a new Fluorescent Microscope to be used for cell line characterisation. This requirement is for the Culture Collections Business Unit which supplies authenticated and characterised cells, bacteria and viruses to the life science research community to help provide quality, reproducible research data. Public Health England Culture Collection Business Unit is located in Porton Down, Salisbury.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eacd4e4-1518-47da-a37d-656da4acb31f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2017 - 10 Aug 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| 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

- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2017 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eacd4e4-1518-47da-a37d-656da4acb31f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eacd4e4-1518-47da-a37d-656da4acb31f
  5th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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