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title: "Provision of a Fluorescence Microscope (Porton)"
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# Provision of a Fluorescence Microscope (Porton)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-99e2e42b-e765-4f4c-b609-17fb67becf6e

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## Summary

The procurement process has been initiated by Public Health England (PHE) for the provision of a Fluorescence Microscope located in the United Kingdom. This contract, which falls under the category of goods and specifically involves fluorescent microscopes, has been awarded to Nikon UK Limited and is valued at £31,000. The contract period commenced on 11 March 2020 and will last until 10 March 2025. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with a tendering deadline that closed on 17 February 2020.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in optical instruments. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, given the suitability indicated in the procurement process. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or distributing fluorescent microscopes and related equipment would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts within this sector, contributing to their business growth through participation in public health initiatives.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Nikon UK Limited for the provision of a Fluorescence Microscope (Porton) for a period of 5 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b948f20d-0d35-492f-85b9-ae8b3c8853e0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2020 - 10 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,000 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2020 at 11:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b948f20d-0d35-492f-85b9-ae8b3c8853e0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b948f20d-0d35-492f-85b9-ae8b3c8853e0
  11th March 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

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