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title: "Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation"
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# Provision of Instruments used for SEM sample preparation

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef2d8639-00da-4723-a03e-13b1db31e555

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## Summary

Public Health England is inviting tenders for the provision of instruments used for scanning electron microscope (SEM) sample preparation. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically for electron microscopes, with a total budget of £80,000. The tender was published on 24 January 2019, and submissions are due by 4 February 2019. This procurement uses an open procedure, and the contract period is set to commence on 11 February 2019 and run until 10 February 2024. The delivery of goods is expected to cover locations including the United Kingdom and various other territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific instruments sector, particularly those specialising in high vacuum sputter coaters and critical point dryers. Companies that can supply high-quality equipment for electron microscopy and have the capability to meet the specific technical requirements outlined by Public Health England will find this procurement highly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given that they are suitable bidders for this open procurement process.

## Notice

Public Health England (PHE) require the purchase of Public Health England require a high vacuum sputter coater and critical point dryer for the Electron Microscopy lab located in Colindale. The sputter coater is required for biological sample preparation for high resolution Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope (FE-SEM). Critical point dryer is required to preserve near-native surface morphology of biological material (other than insects) which is to be studied dry inside an SEM. Air drying and freeze-drying can be used but both lead to significant disruption (collapse or explosion) of structure. If you feel that you can meet the above requirements, please register on our e-tendering platform https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46628cbe-0b7d-4074-8316-832f6b76e7ef |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Feb 2019 - 10 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2019 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46628cbe-0b7d-4074-8316-832f6b76e7ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46628cbe-0b7d-4074-8316-832f6b76e7ef
  24th January 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://phe.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
  Bravo Homepage

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