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Provision of a High-Resolution Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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25 Feb 2021 at 08:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a High-Resolution Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope, with a total contract value of £569,956.01. This procurement was initiated under the selective method, with a call-off from the APUC LAB1015AP Framework, specifically targeting the supply of microscopy equipment classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period concluded on 22nd February 2021, and the contract commenced on 23rd February 2021, running for one year until 23rd February 2022. The delivery address for the contract is within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those offering advanced microscopy solutions. Companies that specialise in the manufacture or supply of high-resolution imaging equipment, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find prospects to engage with similar contracts in the future. As the University of Southampton continues to invest in cutting-edge technology, suppliers who can demonstrate innovation and quality in their offerings would be particularly well-positioned to compete for upcoming tenders.

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Notice Title

Provision of a High-Resolution Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

Notice Description

Direct Award from the APUC LAB1015AP Framework for the supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment, Lot 5 - Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba170afc-b449-4c73-a091-2858cff4bc61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b83d303-3b8a-41f9-bc8c-21b079736cf7
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
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
£569,956 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£569,956 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2021 - 23 Feb 2022 1-2 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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

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