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title: "Provision of Inverted Microscopes (VTF)"
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# Provision of Inverted Microscopes (VTF)

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ea97fdb3-c165-4d29-afc1-31e769117286

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## Summary

Public Health England has awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd for the provision of inverted microscopes for use in its Vaccine Taskforce laboratories. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on 21st March 2022 and ends on 20th March 2025. The tender period ended on 1st March 2022, with a contract value of £15,861.5 in GBP. The award was published on 22nd March 2022, and the award notice is available for reference.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those in the goods category related to inverted microscopes, to engage in public procurement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered suitable for this contract. The buying organisation, Public Health England, based in London, has facilitated this procurement process to support its Vaccine Taskforce laboratories. Businesses with expertise in supplying inverted microscopes within the specified contract period and under the procurement method of selective call-off from a framework agreement stand to benefit from this awarded contract.

## Notice

UKHSA has awarded a contract to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd for the provision of inverted microscopes for use in its Vaccine Taskforce laboratories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95aca0eb-b65c-485e-a27f-daef4bf894ee |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2022 - 20 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,861 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,861 |
| 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 | PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND |
| Additional buyers | ATAMIS LTD |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2023 at 08:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95aca0eb-b65c-485e-a27f-daef4bf894ee
- 5 Apr 2023 at 08:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e832ced0-accf-4693-b4d2-49089caab9cd
- 24 Mar 2022 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e832ced0-accf-4693-b4d2-49089caab9cd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/95aca0eb-b65c-485e-a27f-daef4bf894ee
  5th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e832ced0-accf-4693-b4d2-49089caab9cd
  5th April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://atamis-1928.cloudforce.com/sfc/p/0O000000rwim/a/8d000000Henc/CQrfe5NrSokCDbuvnzto30mJM8wgNkdthgApNXLbXcg
  17032022 Leica Microscopes Contract-Order Form REDACTED
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c28cc8d-ee9c-4527-97d9-de1b00a4e6ed
  Redacted Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25b32ec5-fae2-4561-9314-ba5a9b16a806
  17032022 Leica Microscopes Contract-Order Form REDACTED

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