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Contract for the provision of a Multiphoton and CARS laser

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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23 Feb 2021 at 07:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Contract for the provision of a Multiphoton and CARS laser," initiated by the University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with an award value of £185,000. The contract period commenced on 5th February 2021 and is set to conclude on 5th February 2023, while the tender period ended on 16th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those that manufacture or distribute laser systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to pursue this contract, given the buyer's openness to engaging with such organisations. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and reliable service delivery in niche areas of optical and laser technology stand to benefit from this contract, aiding in their business growth and expansion into the public sector.

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Notice Title

Contract for the provision of a Multiphoton and CARS laser

Notice Description

Further Competition for the Provision of an Multiphoton and CARS Laser under the APUC Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment Framework LAB1015AP Lot 2 Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a62102a0-3a6a-4f94-8142-4f6ff38b4aa6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3489e66-7cc8-4c82-b047-4c9ce9543a19
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£185,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
5 Feb 2021 - 5 Feb 2023 2-3 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 SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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