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25 Oct 2018 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an OEM upgrade to a microscope was conducted by The University of Leeds, located in Leeds, England. This contracted award, classified under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments," was valued at £40,000 and utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 22nd August 2018 and is set to end on 21st August 2019. The tender was awarded on 21st August 2018 and formally published on 25th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment upgrades and precision instruments. Companies with expertise in optical technology and microscopy could find this contract particularly relevant. The successful bidder, Michelson Diagnostics Ltd, exemplifies the type of SME that could compete effectively in similar procurement activities. Engaging with such contracts may help businesses expand their portfolio and enhance their presence in the scientific equipment sector.

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Notice Title

OEM Upgrade to Microscope

Notice Description

Award of a contract for the OEM upgrade of a microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-67a38580-0e64-4a6c-b60f-f6ad25b2f4da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281bb05-3cc3-46d4-8757-89cc055599e8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Aug 20188 years ago
Contract Period
22 Aug 2018 - 21 Aug 2019 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 of Leeds
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Michelson Diagnostics Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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