Scope
Reference
C410680
Description
Purchase of Metafer MetaSystems Microscope System for Cytogenetics Group
Contract 1. Metafer MetaSystems Microscope System for Cytogenetics Group
Supplier
Contract value
- £164,920 excluding VAT
- £197,904 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 19 February 2026 to 30 September 2026
- 7 months, 10 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Sole supplier
Supplier
Appleton Woods Limited
- Companies House: 00907224
New Lindon House, Catesby Park, Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 8SE
United Kingdom
Email: info@appletonwoods.co.uk
Website: http://www.appletonwoods.co.uk
Region: UKG31 - Birmingham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Metafer MetaSystems Microscope System for Cytogenetics Group
Contracting authority
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBMQ-7576-DVGW
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
United Kingdom
Contact name: UKHSA Commercial Operations
Email: procurementnotices@ukhsa.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government