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Davy Laboratory Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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03 Apr 2023 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for a package of microscopes and cameras for teaching and research purposes. The tender title is "Davy Laboratory Microscopes." The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is from March 13, 2023, to September 30, 2023. The University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, Devon (PL4 8AA), UK. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the award value is GBP 521,278.45, awarded to Nikon Metrology UK Ltd on March 15, 2023.

This public procurement opportunity for microscopes and cameras at the University of Plymouth is suitable for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those involved in providing cameras and microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract beneficial for business growth. The contract period offers an opportunity for suppliers to engage in a long-term partnership with the University for the supply of specialized equipment, contributing to innovative teaching and research initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Davy Laboratory Microscopes

Notice Description

The Faculty of Science and Engineering within the University of Plymouth requires a package of microscopes with cameras, display equipment and full high-speed wireless functionality to support digitally-enabled, interactive teaching and research for our students across a range of subject areas from biological to geological. In total, we are looking to purchase 123 microscopes in combination with a wireless system of cameras, with built in flip down screens. We also require 30 cameras (also with screens and full wireless functionality) to upgrade our current fleet of Olympus CX31P microscopes, which are being retained. We require all microscopes / cameras to have the capability to allow users to capture images, as well as to annotate and add scale bars etc to their captured images. The ability to connect mobile devices would be beneficial.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-454ec296-cad2-42df-ba9f-b6271e61a096
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54689fa-465c-4454-9088-afaeb2ed5a53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£521,278 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2023 - 15 Mar 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 PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIKON METROLOGY

Further Information

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