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4205/JN/24 - Inverted Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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22 Jul 2024 at 09:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has concluded the procurement process for an inverted microscope under the APUC framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment, specifically Lot 1 - Optical Microscopes. This procurement involved a call-off from a framework agreement and was awarded to Nikon UK, a branch of Nikon Europe B.V. The awarded contract is valued at £206,617.45 and is part of a grant from Yorkshire Cancer Research. The procurement stage is complete, with the award date on 17th July 2024, and the contract period commencing from 30th July 2024 to 31st July 2024. The microscope will be delivered to Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the microscopes and imaging equipment industry, particularly those involved in servicing, maintenance, and repairs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) could find this kind of procurement process advantageous due to the specific stipulations favouring these kinds of businesses. As it falls within the goods category and requires excellence in optical microscopy equipment, businesses with robust expertise in this area are well-suited to compete in similar tenders, thereby driving business growth.

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Notice Title

4205/JN/24 - Inverted Microscope

Notice Description

This procurement was conducted under the APUC framework - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP: Lot 1 - Optical Microscopes. Awarded under the ranked process. The University of Sheffield's medical School is looking to procure an inverted microscope as part of a grant award from Yorkshire Cancer Research (YCR).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c8d46d33-8f7c-480a-8935-16596258532a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64756eaf-2041-4e78-8800-31f16ff7a2c1
Current Stage
Award
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, VCSE
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
£206,617 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£206,617 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 30 days
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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