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GB-London: Confocal Microscope - Upgrade

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED

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04 Sep 2026 at 09:31

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Summary of the contracting process

BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED bought a confocal microscope upgrade for delivery in London. The work covers upgrading an existing Nikon A1 confocal microscope to the Nikon AX platform, retaining the upright microscope base and replacing obsolete components. This is a goods procurement in the microscope category (CPV 38510000), rather than a new laboratory installation or a general microscopy service. The requirement is therefore relevant to suppliers of confocal microscopy systems, Nikon equipment, laboratory imaging technology and specialist scientific instrumentation upgrades. It may also suit businesses able to supply compatible replacement components and undertake the associated equipment upgrade while preserving the existing upright microscope base.

The procurement has been completed through a framework call-off under LAB1028 AP and was above threshold. The tender closed on 30 July 2026, and the contract was awarded on that date to Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe BV. The awarded value is £251,261.77. The contract runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2027. The published procurement method detail is “Other - Not Specified”. The award is active. This was a single procurement for the microscope upgrade, with one supplier selected. The recorded buyer is BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, with delivery in London. The outcome shows that the requirement was fulfilled through a framework route rather than an open standalone competition.

For a supplier assessing future demand, this award demonstrates a substantial requirement for specialist confocal microscope platform upgrades rather than routine laboratory supplies. A credible competitor would need proven capability in confocal microscopy, particularly upgrading Nikon A1 systems to the AX platform, replacing obsolete components and maintaining the performance of an existing upright microscope base. Technical knowledge of Nikon equipment, access to compatible parts, installation expertise and the ability to manage a complex scientific-instrument upgrade would be important. The buyer recorded the opportunity as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so competitors should expect the need for established specialist capacity, manufacturer-level support or comparable experience, and the ability to deliver through a framework call-off.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-London: Confocal Microscope - Upgrade

Notice Description

Framework call-off LAB1028 AP, above threshold. This procurement is for a Confocal microscope Upgrade. From the current Nikon A1 confocal microscope to the AX platform, retaining the upright microscope base while replacing obsolete components

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465422a2-5b51-4ec6-9ca1-7d7a3f29bc88
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Not Specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£251,261 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£251,261 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW7 5BD
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Kensington and Chelsea
Electoral Ward
Brompton & Hans Town
Westminster Constituency
Kensington and Bayswater

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V.

Further Information

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