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title: "HSE RFQ - Provision of a Combined polarised light/phase contrast microscope with digital camera"
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# HSE RFQ - Provision of a Combined polarised light/phase contrast microscope with digital camera

Buyer: HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1aaf589-fd7b-4e1a-bffb-269fe7970202

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## Summary

The Health & Safety Executive has awarded a contract for the provision of a Combined polarised light/phase contrast microscope with digital camera to EVIDENT EUROPE GMBH UK BRANCH. The tender was worth £25,000 and the contract period is from December 19, 2023, to March 29, 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period ending on December 11, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in laboratory, optical and precision equipment to compete for supplying goods to the Health & Safety Executive. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would particularly find this tender suitable as it emphasises SME suitability. The location of the laboratory is Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN in England, making it ideal for businesses operating in the UK. The contract value and duration offer a stable business opportunity for interested suppliers.

## Notice

The Science Division (SD) of the Health and Safety Executive invites competitive quotations for the supply of the following item to their Laboratory located at Harpur Hill, Buxton SK17 9JN: 1 x Combined polarised light/phase contrast microscope with digital camera Additional information: All tender documents are available via the HSE In-Tend supplier e-procurement portal. All responses and requests for clarification must be submitted via the portal. Registration is free of charge and can be completed via the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bc455a-17b9-4e87-9eda-ba4723f4e5aa |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,538 |
| 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 | HEALTH & SAFETY EXECUTIVE |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7HS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENT EUROPE GMBH UK BRANCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2024 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bc455a-17b9-4e87-9eda-ba4723f4e5aa
- 7 Sep 2023 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de176fc6-4ba4-46a7-a9c2-b0f72d19fadf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8bc455a-17b9-4e87-9eda-ba4723f4e5aa
  11th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de176fc6-4ba4-46a7-a9c2-b0f72d19fadf
  7th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hse

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