Published date: 29 September 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 2 November 2023, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments - 33100000

  • Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33190000

  • Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38000000

    • Scanners - 38520000

Location of contract

E14 4PU

Value of contract

£150,000

Procurement reference

CF-1902800D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

29 September 2023

Closing date

2 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

15 January 2024

Contract end date

15 January 2029

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

FTS Notice reference: 2023/S 000-028834

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively seeking a digital microscope slide scanner solution and supporting services to enhance its laboratory capabilities and expand its services. With a focus on the development of virtual External Quality Assessment schemes and teaching schemes, UKHSA aims to revolutionize the way microbiology tests and methodologies are assessed and improved. By introducing state-of-the-art technology, such as a digital microscope slide scanner, UKHSA intends to provide a comprehensive service that meets the evolving needs of microbiology labs worldwide, ensuring competency maintenance, continuing professional development, and global participation in their schemes.

More information

Additional text

To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at:

Phone: 0800 9956035

E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

About the buyer

Contact name

Scientific Procurement Team

Address

10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
GB

Email

scientific.procurement@ukhsa.gov.uk