--- title: "Supplier Day Invitation for the Provision of a Digital Microscope Slide Scanner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND" published: "2018-06-20" --- # Supplier Day Invitation for the Provision of a Digital Microscope Slide Scanner Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ba2623ff-aa0a-489a-b0aa-587699b5be4b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Public Health England (PHE) for a digital microscope slide scanner. This is currently at the planning stage, with a Supplier Day scheduled for 23rd July 2018 at the PHE Colindale site in London (NW9 5EQ). Interested suppliers are encouraged to register by contacting PHE by 28th September 2018, which marks the end date for engagement for this tender. The classification of the procurement falls under the CPV code 38520000, which pertains to scanners. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in digital imaging and microscopy solutions. Companies that can provide reliable service and maintenance or those that offer innovative technology compatible with ISO 15189:2012 standards will be well-positioned to compete in this procurement process. Engaging in the Supplier Day will also provide invaluable insights for tailoring proposals to meet PHE's specific requirements effectively. ## Notice As a part of the planned sourcing activity for the provision of a digital microscope slide scanner, Public Health England (PHE) is organising a Supplier Day on the 23rd July 2018 at the PHE Colindale site (London, NW9 5EQ). If you are interested in attending the Supplier Day, please can you contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk for further information. Time slots for presentation and question and answer sessions will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Additional information: As a part of the planned sourcing activity for the provision of a digital microscope slide scanner, Public Health England (PHE) is organising a Supplier Day on the 23rd July 2018 at the PHE Colindale site (London, NW9 5EQ). PHE is procuring a digital microscope slide scanner for use in its Colindale NEQAS laboratories. The proposed solution is expected to meet the following requirements: - Magnifications of x10, x40 and x100 (with oil immersion). - Unlimited web access for scan analysis for participants. - Automatic slide scanning facility for 3-5 slides with possibility to expand to 50 slides. - Provide scans at different magnifications for participants to be able to switch between magnifications. - Be able to perform fluorescence microscope. - Be able to visualise and scan wet preps with coverslips. - Be able to visualise and scan selotape mounted slides. - Be able to scan and visualise tissue culture flasks/ dishes. - The possibility to add different objective lens and filters. - The possibility of including a graticule in the eyepiece. Although this will be a capital purchase, it is intended that any maintenance, service, support and supply of consumables (if applicable) will be covered for the lifetime of the equipment or until PHE re-tenders the requirement. Any equipment and services being offered must support International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 15189: 2012 under which PHE is operating. The Supplier Day is organised with a view to providing PHE with insights which will inform the specifications. The Supplier Day will also be used to alert the market to the possible upcoming opportunity, provide the provisional project timescales, tender process and desired outcomes. If you are interested in attending the Supplier Day, please can you contact kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk for further information. Time slots for presentation and question and answer sessions will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e790fb2f-4165-4f11-8ee1-d8902d03509e | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 28 Sep 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38520000 - Scanners ## Release History - 20 Jun 2018 at 09:35 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e790fb2f-4165-4f11-8ee1-d8902d03509e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e790fb2f-4165-4f11-8ee1-d8902d03509e 20th June 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england Information about our organisation ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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