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Widefield Inverted Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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07 Jul 2021 at 10:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the University of Bristol, which has successfully awarded a contract for the supply of a Widefield Inverted Microscope. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically relating to inverted microscopes, and was executed under the selective procurement method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender process concluded on 29 June 2021, and the contract commenced on 1 July 2021, with a duration extending until 1 October 2024. The contract is valued at £74,013 and the delivery address is located in South West England, postal code BS1 1TR.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in optics and laboratory equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess the required expertise to supply high-quality microscopes. Firms that can offer innovative imaging solutions or related technological advancements may find this an advantageous market to enter. With the contract spanning over three years, suppliers have the potential to establish a long-term relationship with a reputable contracting authority like the University of Bristol.

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Notice Title

Widefield Inverted Microscope

Notice Description

Supply of Widefield Inverted Microscope under AUPC framework LAB1015AP Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a14a5ae-dbba-4a19-8f27-876ba59ed01d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0b948dd6-dcc5-4753-aedd-3c346c883564
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,013 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£74,013 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2021 - 1 Oct 2024 3-4 years
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 BRISTOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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