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title: "UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of two lock-in amplifiers"
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buyer: "UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY"
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# UKHSA_Scientific- Provision of two lock-in amplifiers

Buyer: UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3e47ad5-8589-4687-a496-aa3ac624df86

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## Summary

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the provision of two lock-in amplifiers, with a total contract value of £45,000. This contract is classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, falling within the goods category. The tender period is set to close on 22nd March 2022 at 12pm, with the contract anticipated to commence on 25th March 2022 and run until 24th March 2025. UKHSA, based in London, is seeking suppliers who can meet specific technical requirements for these amplifiers, which are crucial for their bacterial impedance cytometer setup.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-sensitivity electronic components. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those with proven technology solutions that comply with the unique specifications outlined by UKHSA. Businesses in the optical and laboratory equipment sector should consider this tender as a potential pathway to expand their market reach and collaborate with a leading health agency.

## Notice

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is planning to award a contract for the provision of two lock-in amplifiers to Zurich Instruments AG. UKHSA's Technology Development Group (TDG) Porton requires the lock-in amplifiers for its bacterial impedance cytometer set-up, to be used in its Technology Development Group (TDG), Porton, laboratories. UKHSA believes that the lock-in amplifiers provided by Zurich Instruments AG are the only amplifiers on the market capable of meeting our specific requirements of providing high input sensitivity and an adjustable input range to give us the maximum sensitivity of 1 nV and input noise of 5nV/sqrt(Hz). If you feel that you can meet the above requirements, please email scientific.procurement@phe.gov.uk. The closing date and time for any queries is 22nd March at 12pm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5ce7ed-4bfd-441d-8771-b99bf248b5e4 |
| 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 | 10 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2022 - 24 Mar 2025 |
| 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 | UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY |
| 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

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

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2022 at 11:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5ce7ed-4bfd-441d-8771-b99bf248b5e4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc5ce7ed-4bfd-441d-8771-b99bf248b5e4
  10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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