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Published 12 Jul 2023, 15:29 BST

Official UK procurement notice

UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner

Official notice

Authority: Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency (Central government)·Consortium: 2 public authorities

GoodsOpen procedure
Published estimate£150,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 2 Nov 2023
Next notice expected 10 Aug 2023

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Provision of a digital slide scanner for the UKHSA with supporting services

CPV: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) · Scanners

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively seeking a digital…Published value£150,000

The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is actively seeking a digital microscope slide scanner solution 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.

Delivery: London · London
Variant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • Price

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
12 Jul 2023, 15:29 BST
Last source update
29 Sept 2023, 15:23 BST
Award evaluation window
2 Nov 2023 – …
Authority reference
C213597
FTS notice number
2023/S 000-028834
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Scanners
Delivery area
London (UKI32)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03e13a Find a Tender

Publisher note: Complete the UKHSA Request for Information (RFI) and return to us by 24 July 2023. This is found as an attachment to the Contracts Finder Notice below.<br/><br/>Contracts Finder Open Early Engagement Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df010e02-cba9-4dcd-bd92-5b068d8bc961<br/><br/>This opportunity will only be available via the e-tendering system Atamis, you can create an account here:<br/>https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome

How it was run

Official notice
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Submission deadline
2 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
2 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

10 Aug 2023 → 27 Sept 2024 · 5 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    10 Aug 2023, 00:00 BST
  2. Notice published
    29 Sept 2023, 15:23 BST
  3. Submission deadline
    2 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
  4. Bids opened
    2 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
  5. Bids must remain valid until
    27 Sept 2024, 23:59 BST

Notice history

4 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 29 Sept 2023
  1. Status changed to active
    29 Sept 2023, 15:23 BST
  2. Procurement method changed
    29 Sept 2023, 15:23 BST
  3. Deadline published: 2 Nov 2023, 12:00 GMT
    29 Sept 2023, 15:23 BST
  4. Buyer details updated
    29 Sept 2023, 15:23 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency

Contracting authorityCentral GovernmentBody governed by public lawHealth Nobel House, 17 Smith Square, London, London, SW1P 3JRContact name, email

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High CourtMediation bodyReview body London

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria