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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Microtomes"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Microtomes

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e5d1599d-1225-4356-ad00-844c194b5b69

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## Summary

Teesside University has recently completed a procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of microtomes, titled "GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Microtomes." This contract falls under the industry category of pathology dissection instruments and supplies and is valued at approximately £37,049. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2019. The contract commenced on 29th March 2019 and is set to last until 31st May 2019, with delivery expected in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those specialising in laboratory supplies and biomedical equipment. Businesses focused on innovation in healthcare technologies or offering high-quality training and development in biological sciences may find this contract particularly accessible. The backing of the European Regional Development Fund further underlines the potential for successful bidders to contribute to local economic development while enhancing their market presence in a vital industry sector.

## Notice

The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of microtomes. "The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding." The National Horizons Centre development at the University's Darlington Campus will provide the vehicle to grow research and teaching in biologics, underpinned by new undergraduate, postgraduate and degree apprenticeship provision in Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences. The state of the art infrastructure will provide facilities to develop high quality training and CPD activity, commissioned and informed by our industrial partners. NHC will also be the focus for interdisciplinary research across the interfaces of Health and Wellbeing, Digital and Creative Economies and Secure and Resilient Society themes articulated in the Teesside 2020 research strategy. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834f88a1-57a3-4359-85a1-136541bdff3c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2019 - 31 May 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,049 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,049 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33910000 - Pathology dissection instruments and supplies

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2019 at 11:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834f88a1-57a3-4359-85a1-136541bdff3c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/834f88a1-57a3-4359-85a1-136541bdff3c
  29th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=387088038
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

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