Award

Spinning Disk Confocal System

ASTON UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 May 2025 at 10:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a Spinning Disk Confocal System, overseen by Aston University, has been completed. The project falls under the "Microscopes" industry category and involves advanced microscopy and imaging equipment. The procurement was executed through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement by Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC). The contract period is set to begin on 1st June 2025 and conclude on 31st May 2030. The system is to be delivered to Birmingham, postal code B4 7ET. The tender process concluded on 28th May 2025, and the award was made on 29th May 2025 for a total value of £500,000.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in high-resolution imaging technology. Companies with expertise in microscopy systems would find this tender particularly beneficial. The awarded supplier, Intelligent Imaging Innovations Ltd, signals that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can successfully participate and secure such contracts. Businesses with the capability to deliver high-quality imaging solutions should consider aligning with similar framework agreements to access future opportunities in the educational and research sector.

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Notice Title

Spinning Disk Confocal System

Notice Description

Spinning Disk Confocal System, including extended service package. Call off from the following framework agreement: Advanced Procurement for Universities and Colleges (APUC) Microscopy & Imaging Equipment Lot 4 - Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-366530a3-f12d-4a46-8921-d90672b80d16
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c49954eb-5a1e-4738-ba21-a1ef1b6e48e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B4 7ET
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Nechells
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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