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title: "GB-Weymouth: CEFAS ITT for the provision to provide a digital pathology slide scanner"
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# GB-Weymouth: CEFAS ITT for the provision to provide a digital pathology slide scanner

Buyer: CEFAS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96e6369f-6cae-4f59-bedf-cf9f7d89335d

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## Summary

The procurement process described pertains to the provision of a digital pathology slide scanner by Cefas, based in Lowestoft, UK. This project falls under the laboratory services industry category and has been officially classified as a tender with a procurement method identified as an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 31 January 2020, and the contract is active, extending from 1 February 2020 to 31 March 2020, with a total value of £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in high-throughput digital solutions and medical imaging equipment. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) may find it particularly suitable, although the criteria set in the procurement process will ultimately determine eligibility. Companies with expertise in scanner technology, software development for scanners, or laboratory services are encouraged to consider engaging in similar future tenders to enhance their market presence and expand their service offerings.

## Notice

Cefas requires quotations from interested parties to provide a high throughput, high speed digital pathology slide scanner. DOWNLOAD THE FULL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND TENDER PACKAGE AT: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76XZ88G88U Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba8e99a-c520-4b98-bc84-3b5f50f2001d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | CEFAS |
| Locality | LOWESTOFT |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR33 0HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Kirkley & Pakefield |
| Westminster constituency | Lowestoft |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLYMPUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 38520000 - Scanners
- 48318000 - Scanner software package
- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2020 at 16:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba8e99a-c520-4b98-bc84-3b5f50f2001d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2ba8e99a-c520-4b98-bc84-3b5f50f2001d
  10th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=480631384
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/76XZ88G88U

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