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title: "Provision of a Fluorescence Microscope (Porton)"
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# Provision of a Fluorescence Microscope (Porton)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb67163b-503e-4e50-ad66-7c40e345f8fe

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of a Fluorescence Microscope is being conducted by Public Health England (PHE) at its Porton site. The contract, valued at £27,000, falls under the goods category, specifically related to fluorescent microscopes. Currently in the tender stage, submissions are open until the deadline on 17th February 2020. The contract period is set to commence on 28th February 2020 and will run until 27th February 2025. The procurement follows an open procedure, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply laboratory tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buying organisation is inclined to support such entities. Given the ongoing requirements in the public health sector, providers of microscopy solutions can expect to gain valuable experience and potentially secure further contracts by engaging in this procurement process.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of a fluorescence microscope, with a digital camera, for use in its Pathology Research Department at its Porton site. If you are interested in participating in this opportunity please login or register to PHE's eSourcing Platform: https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ff8bab-5d95-485e-93b2-0d7565fa5a45 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Feb 2020 - 27 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2020 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ff8bab-5d95-485e-93b2-0d7565fa5a45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00ff8bab-5d95-485e-93b2-0d7565fa5a45
  4th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation

## Notice URLs

- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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