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title: "PHE_Scientific - Provision of Digital Microscope"
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buyer: "PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND"
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# PHE_Scientific - Provision of Digital Microscope

Buyer: PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f96df324-7455-4df9-9fd2-c180a2499ff3

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the provision of a digital microscope by Public Health England, a key organisation in the health and emergency response sector, particularly in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. The procurement is classified under the goods category, specifically microscopes, and was conducted using a direct procurement method through a single tender action due to extreme urgency. The contract, valued at £19,521, spans from 20th May 2020 to 19th May 2021, with the award published on 31st March 2021, indicating the completion of the tender stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those that can deliver critical medical supplies at short notice. Given the urgent nature of the requirement, businesses that are agile, capable of swift delivery, and possess relevant technology and expertise in microscopy will likely find potential for growth. Companies similar to Life Technologies Limited, which secured the contract, would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

PHE discharges its duties as a Category 1 Responder to emergencies on behalf of the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care within the scope of the Civil Contingencies Act 2004 (CCA 2004). This urgent requirement is in response to the recent COVID -19 outbreak. The negotiated procedure without a prior publication has been used due to extreme urgency on the grounds of regulation 32(2)(c) as this requirement provides at short notice to support emergency public health response relating to COVID-19. To help increase throughput in our laboratories for Covid 19 activities PHE has awarded contract to Life Technologies Limited.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e064f9a4-9079-4074-9069-5f03fe911efe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2020 - 19 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,521 |
| 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 |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 31 Mar 2021 at 10:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e064f9a4-9079-4074-9069-5f03fe911efe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e064f9a4-9079-4074-9069-5f03fe911efe
  31st March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c26da29-dd89-447b-905d-e7d2ed20ed92
  ecm_7427 Redacted PO - JAR 30/03/2021

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