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

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9da21380-7df1-45e0-ab6c-4ae1c34f87be

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## Summary

The recent procurement process conducted by Public Health England involved the award of a contract for the provision of a Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM). The contract, valued at £500,000, was awarded to Carl Zeiss Limited after the open tender procedure, which concluded on 30 November 2018. The contract period spans from 7 January 2019 to 6 January 2024 and falls under the category of scientific works related to the examination of biological and non-biological samples. This acquisition is located in London and aligns with the agency's ongoing service requirements at Porton and Science Hub Harlow.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the scientific and technical equipment sector, particularly those that specialise in microscopy or laboratory instrumentation. Given the substantial value of the contract and the ongoing need for high-quality analytical equipment, suppliers offering innovative technologies or enhancements in SEM capabilities will find this procurement particularly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to explore similar contracts to expand their market presence and capabilities within this niche industry.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) has awarded a contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd, for the purchase of a new Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) capable of examining biological and non-biological samples with energy-dispersive X-ray (EDX) spectroscopy capability. This would provide for a continuation of the PHE SEM service at Porton and at Science hub Harlow in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632673ba-cdc2-497b-af2c-c5cea39937e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 6 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £420,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Jan 2019 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632673ba-cdc2-497b-af2c-c5cea39937e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/632673ba-cdc2-497b-af2c-c5cea39937e8
  8th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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