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title: "Provision of microscopes for use in CL3 laboratories (Invitation to Tender)"
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# Provision of microscopes for use in CL3 laboratories (Invitation to Tender)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ffe467d-cf91-443a-8b8e-fda3e0c1162b

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## Summary

Public Health England is seeking tenders for the provision of microscopes suitable for containment level 3 laboratories. The total estimated value of this procurement is £25,000, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure for goods. The tender period concludes on 18th December 2018 at 23:59, while the contract is expected to commence on 19th December 2018, lasting until 17th December 2021. Interested suppliers must ensure compliance with detailed specifications that include portability, image acquisition capabilities, and multi-objective requirements.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in imaging systems and laboratory equipment. Businesses capable of providing portable, integrated solutions suitable for sterile environments will find a competitive advantage in this procurement. Suppliers with expertise in the medical, dental, and veterinary imaging sectors are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aligns with the needs of Public Health England in its vital operational capacity.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) is planning to purchase imaging systems suitable for work in containment level 3 laboratories. The equipment is for use in microbiological safety cabinets and must be easily portable, have the ability to image without oculars, be capable of brightfield and contrast imaging and not require a connected PC for image acquisition. If you feel that you have a solution which can meet the requirements outlined above, please contact Anna Gibson anna.gibson@phe.gov.uk and Kallie Rivers kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk to access the tender documentation by no later than 15th February 2019 at 12pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff8835c-0feb-4ec2-a8e6-4235b419a7f8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Mar 2019 - 21 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2019 at 15:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff8835c-0feb-4ec2-a8e6-4235b419a7f8
- 5 Dec 2018 at 11:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d07267-23fb-48d8-9635-a10ee806a99b
- 4 Dec 2018 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d07267-23fb-48d8-9635-a10ee806a99b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ff8835c-0feb-4ec2-a8e6-4235b419a7f8
  31st January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85d07267-23fb-48d8-9635-a10ee806a99b
  5th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Access to tender documents

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