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title: "Capital Purchase of a Fluorescent Microscope with a Heated automatic Stage"
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# Capital Purchase of a Fluorescent Microscope with a Heated automatic Stage

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-abe131cb-520e-49e5-bf4b-e14324e5b7a0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Public Health England, which is seeking to acquire a Fluorescent Microscope for its National Infection Service, specifically the Technology Development Group located in Porton Down, Salisbury. The contract is expected to cover 3-5 years, with a total value of £45,000. The tender, classified under the CPV code for fluorescent and polarising microscopes, is currently in the Tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 27th February 2018. The procurement follows an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector. Companies that specialise in the supply of microscopes and related maintenance services are well-positioned to compete. The inclusion of maintenance and consumables in the contract scope also opens avenues for ongoing partnerships and service agreements, which could lead to substantial growth prospects for suppliers in this industry.

## Notice

Public Health England is looking to award a 3-5 year contract for the purchase of a new Fluorescent Microscope to be used in conjunction with a Bioflux 200. This requirement is for the National Infection Service, Technology Development Group, which, amongst other areas, researches disinfection efficacy against biofilms.The Technology Development Group is located in Porton Down, Salisbury. It is expected that all maintenance and consumables will be included within the scope of this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eddab339-5e4e-472f-8a3f-a0a1718012a7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 23 Mar 2018 - 22 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| 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 | SALISBURY |
| Post town | Salisbury |
| Postcode | SP2 0QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire |
| Local authority | Wiltshire |
| Electoral ward | Till Valley |
| Westminster constituency | East Wiltshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2018 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eddab339-5e4e-472f-8a3f-a0a1718012a7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eddab339-5e4e-472f-8a3f-a0a1718012a7
  19th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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