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Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by University College London involves the acquisition of a Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope within the laboratory equipment industry, with a budget set at £230,000. The tender was completed on 15th April 2016, and the contract period commenced on 2nd May 2016, extending until 1st May 2017. The open procurement method facilitated a broad participation, allowing various suppliers to submit their bids for the specified item required by the university, located in London, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in optical and precision laboratory equipment to expand their market reach. Companies that can provide high-quality, cost-effective solutions within the £230,000 budget are particularly well-positioned to compete. Suppliers with expertise in similar scientific equipment and a proven track record of delivering to research institutions may find this contract beneficial for growth and establishing long-term relationships with institutional buyers.

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Notice Title

Spinning Disc Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

The Wolfson Inst for Biomedical Research requires a spinning disc confocal microscope, as fully described in Schedule 1 of this tender. The budget for this tender is PS230K. Suppliers that provide tender responses above this budget limited will have their offers rejected.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-65751a20-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/868719ee-a52d-4af6-8b85-e6c6d14a95b2
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
19 Jun 2016 - 1 May 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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