Tender

GB-Leeds: 202425 4267 - 2x Confocal Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Tender

24 Mar 2025 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking to procure the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of two confocal microscopes. This tender, titled "GB-Leeds: 202425 4267 - 2x Confocal Microscopes," falls under the "Microscopes" industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 April 2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2030. The total contract value is estimated between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in microscopy equipment and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, although all submissions will be evaluated based on set criteria. With the project's extensive scope and substantial budget, suppliers with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, advanced microscopy solutions stand to gain considerably. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for the equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 202425 4267 - 2x Confocal Microscopes

Notice Description

The Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of 2x Confocal Microscopes Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-896ca18c-3caf-45dc-8b35-f9f149ea17c9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d715fb-6162-4717-8379-88792c6075cf
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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 9JT
Post Town
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

Further Information

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