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Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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20 Apr 2023 at 14:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for a Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, was completed with a total contract value of £359,864.27. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period starts on April 20, 2023, and ends on July 31, 2024. The buying organisation is the University of Southampton, located in South East, United Kingdom, and the procurement falls under the industry category of Microscopes.

This tender for the Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope presents business growth opportunities for suppliers operating in the goods sector, particularly those with expertise in delivering high-quality microscopy equipment. Businesses with experience in supplying scientific equipment to research institutions may find this tender well-suited for their operations. The contract awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited is an example of the type of suppliers that can successfully compete for similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Biological Sciences and NBIC require a pulsed white light laser (WLL) confocal microscope. WLL microscopes provide several unique capabilities that are mission critical for our ongoing research, especially the capability of removing the innate auto-fluorescence that currently renders several key assays impossible when imaging biofilms (NBIC), invertebrate laboratory models for neurodegeneration (SoBS) and plants for food security research (SoBS). The WLL also provides the unique ability to perform spectroscopy on both the absorption and emission spectra of microscope specimens with 1 nm precision of wavelength, measure pH and ionic concentration in vivo, and also measure single-molecule interactions using FLIM within a single integrated laser package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1a3827db-0596-4a7e-a39b-6dc6788bf963
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9dbe7dc4-3be2-4672-b5c9-555b98da9129
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£359,864 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£359,864 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
19 Apr 2023 - 31 Jul 2024 1-2 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

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