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title: "Provision of Transmission Electron Microscope"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2024-03-15"
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# Provision of Transmission Electron Microscope

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-924edd53-1141-4a3c-8683-0b33ea14d24e

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has awarded a contract for the provision of Transmission Electron Microscope. The procurement process was managed by the Authority utilising a mini-competition exercise under the NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Ltd's High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework. Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH was selected as the supplier through a selective procurement process. The contract value is £710,884 GBP, with a contract period from March 15, 2024, to January 1, 2034, allowing for a possible 24-month extension.

This tender for the provision of Transmission Electron Microscope by the UK Health Security Agency creates opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech laboratory equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that offer X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Europe GmbH through a call-off from a framework agreement, demonstrating potential for long-term business growth and collaboration.

## Notice

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) (hereafter referred to as "the Customer") has sought to purchase Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) ("the Goods"). The Procurement was managed by the Authority utilising a mini-competition exercise governed by the terms of Lot 2 (X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment) of the NORTH WESTERN UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM Ltd's (NWUPC) High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework (LAB3162 NW). The Authority has undertaken a mini-competition via the NWUPC framework for which Hitachi were the highest scoring supplier using the MEAT criteria. Additional information: The Customer may extend the Contract for a period of up to twenty-four (24) months by giving not less than ten (10) Working Days' notice in writing to the Supplier prior to the Expiry Date.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/088d1b15-0289-419d-9cdc-3d2deb62b6b3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2024 - 1 Jan 2034 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £710,884 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £710,884 |
| 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 | HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2024 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/088d1b15-0289-419d-9cdc-3d2deb62b6b3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/088d1b15-0289-419d-9cdc-3d2deb62b6b3
  15th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/340b06f0-4d51-4e00-8411-d262561c54ad
  C221280_Call Off Terms Conditions_V3 (1)_Redacted

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