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title: "Upgrade to Metafer Slide Scanning System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f12f4388-5038-4c3b-a149-855c8ee2e4dc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
published: "2018-01-22"
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# Upgrade to Metafer Slide Scanning System

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f12f4388-5038-4c3b-a149-855c8ee2e4dc

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to an active tender titled "Upgrade to Metafer Slide Scanning System," issued by Public Health England, located in London, England. This tender falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a specific focus on upgrading an IT platform for the Metafer 4 slide scanning system. The tender period will conclude on 2nd February 2018, with the contract scheduled to commence on 5th February 2018 and last until 4th February 2019. The total budget for this procurement is set at £15,000, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in laboratory and precision equipment, as well as those that provide relevant software packages and information systems. Businesses that possess the capability to enhance or integrate with slide scanning technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this project. Engaging with Public Health England could facilitate future collaborations in the healthcare sector, underscoring the potential for growth in this niche market.

## Notice

Public Health England wish to procure an upgraded IT platform to operate the Metafer 4 slide scanning system, distributed in the UK by Carl Zeiss Ltd. If you are are able to meet the above requirement, please contact harry.bagnall@phe.gov.uk to obtain further details.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/800dd117-9645-4656-9f18-5130e876fb82 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2018 - 4 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2018 at 10:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/800dd117-9645-4656-9f18-5130e876fb82

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/800dd117-9645-4656-9f18-5130e876fb82
  22nd January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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