Award

NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

03 Feb 2021 at 19:30

Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope", classified under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV code 38510000). This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Keyence on 29 January 2021. The contract is valued at £78,575 and is set to commence on 22 February 2021, concluding on 31 March 2021. The delivery is expected to take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing for competitive participation.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply and installation, particularly SMEs with expertise in digital microscopy. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in high-resolution imaging and understanding archaeological materials would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could significantly bolster businesses involved in the educational and research sectors, fostering growth through collaboration with established institutions like Newcastle University.

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Notice Title

NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope

Notice Description

The purpose of this tender is the supply of a specialised digital microscope to cover a range of applications within the McCord Centre and MATCH, including high resolution imaging of archaeological materials, use-wear traces, and bioarchaeological materials such as bone. The microscope needs to be able to operate in a fixed and handheld mode.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08135428-57d8-4a56-ae07-84ba159ca6d7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60253f0-c168-4934-85e4-c39ee34c7419
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,575 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYENCE

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