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title: "Provision of a Digital Microscope Slide Scanner"
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# Provision of a Digital Microscope Slide Scanner

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddcd7fb5-ba8b-4e9e-b7e9-0bc76863978f

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by Public Health England (PHE) for the provision of a digital microscope slide scanner, classified under Scanning probe microscopes. The procurement is taking place in London, specifically for the Microbiology External Quality Assurance Department at PHE's Colindale laboratory. The procurement method is an open procedure with a budgeted value of £200,000. Key dates to note include the tender period, which closes on 8th March 2019, followed by the contract period starting on 18th March 2019, and lasting until 15th March 2024.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in laboratory technology and imaging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) geared towards providing innovative scanning technologies would be well-suited to compete. Companies that can offer solutions compliant with ISO 17043:2010 standards will have a competitive advantage, as this aligns with PHE's operational requirements.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) requires the provision of a digital microscope slide scanner for use in its Colindale National External Quality Assessment Service (UK) laboratories. Any equipment and services being offered must support International Organization for Standardization ISO 17043:2010 under which PHE is operating. The current requirement is for the Public Health England Microbiology External Quality Assurance Department in Colindale, London. If you feel that you have a solution which can meet the requirements outlined above, please contact Anna Gibson anna.gibson@phe.gov.uk and Kallie Rivers kallie.rivers@phe.gov.uk with details of your proposed solution or to access the tender documents through: https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk by no later than 8th March 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829c0736-9e1c-45e3-a560-fd09279298ec |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| 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

- 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2019 at 14:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829c0736-9e1c-45e3-a560-fd09279298ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/829c0736-9e1c-45e3-a560-fd09279298ec
  6th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/public-health-england
  Information about our organisation
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk
  Access to tender documents

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