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
10 South Colonnade
London
E14 4PU
Contact
Scientific Procurement Team
scientific.procurement@ukhsa.gov.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
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
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to 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
UKHSA Digital Slide Scanner
Reference number
C213597
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 with supporting services
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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI32 - Westminster
Main site or place of performance
London
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.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £150,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
60
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-019988
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
2 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Tender must be valid until: 27 September 2024
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 November 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
six.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
High Court
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care