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Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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27 Aug 2025 at 13:52

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has completed the tender process for the supply of two widefield fluorescence microscopy systems. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Wide field microscopes," took place in the West Midlands, specifically at the University's Coventry campus. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions having been 2nd September 2024. The contract’s implementation is scheduled to begin on 3rd March 2025 and end on 2nd March 2026. The procurement stage currently is 'Award,' and the contract has been awarded to Nikon UK Limited as of 1st November 2024.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically those delivering optical systems like microscopes. Companies in similar sectors, including SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, potentially expanding their offerings to educational institutions like universities that require advanced imaging equipment. The open procedure allows a broad range of qualified suppliers to engage, potentially fostering growth through increased visibility and relationships with reputable organisations like The University of Warwick.

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Notice Title

Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). Submission deadline: 02.09.2024 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7aab0194-ad00-4378-9c51-d7e920064293
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f79a855-9054-46fe-a49a-80321d52c2b6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38510000 - Microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38518100 - Wide field microscopes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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