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UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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16 Jan 2025 at 11:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds has awarded a contract for the upgrade of an ARC 3 controller, involving the procurement of microscopes under the industry category. The buying organisation, based at the Worsley Building in Leeds, West Yorkshire, has a completed procurement process titled "UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade". The contract was awarded on 15 January 2025, with the contract period starting from 31 March 2025 to 31 March 2026. The total value of the contract is £46,000 and is ultimately aimed at enhancing technical capabilities in the field of microscopy, specifically in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies active in the scientific instrument and electronics sectors, particularly those specialising in microscopes and related technologies. The contract has been awarded to Oxford Instruments, a large-scale supplier, highlighting the suitability for well-established entities with a robust track record in delivering complex technical upgrades. While the specific procurement method used was classified as "Other", the nature of the project underscores potential business for companies capable of providing high-quality technological upgrades and services in the scientific research domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

Notice Description

NOTICE OF AWARD of an UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df6032a0-aad5-460c-b54e-70178c36a0ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2030cfb7-c7ea-44cc-b306-85b65f872689
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JT
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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