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Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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23 Feb 2021 at 07:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently completed a tender process for the "Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £164,908.12. The procurement was executed through a selective method, directly awarded under the APUC LAB1015AP framework, with the contract period commencing on 9th February 2021 and concluding on 9th February 2023. The tender period ended on 8th February 2021, and the delivery is to be made to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment, particularly those aligned with laboratory technologies and imaging systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those with innovative solutions in microscopy and laboratory equipment. Engaging with this tender process can also help businesses form partnerships and build capacity to respond to future opportunities within the academic and healthcare sectors.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope as a direct award under the APUC LAB1015AP Framework - Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment - Lot 2 Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b87183a1-cf0c-4d64-bf3d-df79127492c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e04ff0f-86e5-4ad0-97e0-02ce255787f5
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
Large

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
£164,908 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,908 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
9 Feb 2021 - 9 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
Jo Fotheringham
Contact Email
j.l.fotheringham@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380 591823

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

NIKON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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