Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care acting as part of the Crown through UK Health Security Agency
Nobel House, 17 Smith Square
London
SW1P 3JR
Contact
Kallie Rivers
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI32 - Westminster
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
Buyer's address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-health-security-agency
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Digital Slide Scanner
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of a digital slide scanner for the UKHSA.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 38520000 - Scanners
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI71 - Barnet
Main site or place of performance
Delivery will be at this address:
61 Colindale Avenue
London
NW9 5EQ
England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please respond to this early market engagement via the following:
1. Complete the attached Request for Information form
2. Send your completed response to Science.CPH@ukhsa.gov.uk FAO Kallie Rivers
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 August 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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.
Contracts Finder Open Early Engagement Notice: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/df010e02-cba9-4dcd-bd92-5b068d8bc961
This opportunity will only be available via the e-tendering system Atamis, you can create an account here:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome