Award

Davy Laboratory Microscopes

UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH

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Award

03 Apr 2023 at 14:24

TenderUpdate

11 Jan 2023 at 11:24

Tender

10 Jan 2023 at 12:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for 'Davy Laboratory Microscopes' within the goods category. The university required 123 microscopes with cameras and wireless functionality for teaching and research purposes. The contract, worth £521,278.45 GBP, was signed on 15th March 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the supplier awarded the contract was Nikon Metrology UK Ltd.

This tender by the University of Plymouth offers business opportunities to suppliers of scientific equipment and technology solutions. Companies specializing in the provision of microscopes, cameras, and related display equipment with advanced wireless capabilities would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The active status of the tender indicates potential for future similar procurement opportunities that can contribute to business growth in the scientific and educational sectors.

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Notice Title

Davy Laboratory Microscopes

Notice Description

The Faculty of Science and Engineering within the University of Plymouth requires a package of microscopes with cameras, display equipment and full high-speed wireless functionality to support digitally-enabled, interactive teaching and research for our students across a range of subject areas from biological to geological. In total, we are looking to purchase 123 microscopes in combination with a wireless system of cameras, with built in flip down screens. We also require 30 cameras (also with screens and full wireless functionality) to upgrade our current fleet of Olympus CX31P microscopes, which are being retained. We require all microscopes / cameras to have the capability to allow users to capture images, as well as to annotate and add scale bars etc to their captured images. The ability to connect mobile devices would be beneficial.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Faculty of Science and Engineering within the University of Plymouth requires a package of microscopes with cameras, display equipment and full high-speed wireless functionality to support digitally-enabled, interactive teaching and research for our students across a range of subject areas from biological to geological. In total, we are looking to purchase 123 microscopes in combination with a wireless system of cameras, with built in flip down screens. We also require 30 cameras (also with screens and full wireless functionality) to upgrade our current fleet of Olympus CX31P microscopes, which are being retained. We require all microscopes / cameras to have the capability to allow users to capture images, as well as to annotate and add scale bars etc to their captured images. The ability to connect mobile devices would be beneficial.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039631
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009680-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£521,278 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
procurememt@plymouth.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01752582057

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH, DEVON
Postcode
PL4 8AA
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
TLK41 Plymouth

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
Drake
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIKON METROLOGY

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