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title: "UKHSA_Scientific - Provision of Microscopes"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
published: "2022-05-26"
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# UKHSA_Scientific - Provision of Microscopes

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c212d8b0-8eec-4089-a735-2e8290251fb6

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "UKHSA_Scientific - Provision of Microscopes," which falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category. The procurement method employed was a direct action, as this was a single tender action valued at £15,000, conducted below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 15 February 2022 and extends until 15 February 2023, with the tender period closing on 14 February 2022. This procurement took place in London, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory and optical equipment. Suppliers who can offer high-quality microscopes and related products would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature, especially if they possess the capability to engage in direct tender actions. As the UK Health Security Agency continues to enhance its laboratory capabilities, businesses that can demonstrate innovation and quality in their offerings are likely to benefit from ongoing collaborations and contracts.

## Notice

UKHSA Awarded a contract for the purchase of microscopes to Leica Microsystems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98a0f6d-09af-410a-b7c8-54e31a2059ca |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2022 - 15 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 May 2022 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98a0f6d-09af-410a-b7c8-54e31a2059ca
- 7 Mar 2022 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48132da8-97fa-4a3e-bafb-f5c4c01700b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e98a0f6d-09af-410a-b7c8-54e31a2059ca
  26th May 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48132da8-97fa-4a3e-bafb-f5c4c01700b9
  7th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000HUZ6/hA3ljo6JeHJtEJURNLJXEWpKovBBczPvyjPjvRiALag
  C66999 DocuSign_Redacted.pdf 01032022

## Provenance

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