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Inverted Point-Scanning Confocal Microscope - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Inverted Point-Scanning Confocal Microscope" was undertaken by The University of Warwick, located at Gibbet Hill campus, Coventry, West Midlands. This tender fell under the goods category, specifically within the industry classification of inverted microscopes (CPV code 38513100). The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. Although the procurement process is complete, key dates previously included a submission deadline of 20 December 2024. The contract period spans from 11 March 2025 to 11 March 2026. The award update was published on 30 September 2025, with Carl Zeiss Limited, based in Cambridge, identified as the supplier.

This procurement represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in advanced microscopy equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions in confocal and super-resolution microscopy. While The University of Warwick is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the voluntary publication of the tender provided transparency and opened up potential opportunities for suppliers globally, including regions like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. However, given the nature of the selective procurement method employed, businesses with a proven track record in supplying highly specialised scientific equipment would have been more competitive in this tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inverted Point-Scanning Confocal Microscope - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a point scanning confocal microscope with super-resolution capability. The Part Two tender document sets out the requirement and evaluation criteria. Please ensure you read in conjunction with the other parts of the complete tender document set. Deadline for submissions: 20/12/24 Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df52722-9f06-4af9-a8f4-24777af8d33a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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