Award

Laser Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Award

13 Jan 2023 at 14:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for a Laser Confocal Microscope with a total value of £200,000 to Met Prep Ltd. The procurement was carried out through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The objective of the tender was to procure a microscope for research purposes, supported by an existing service contract and compatible with existing accessories. The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the goods category, specifically those involved in supplying scientific instruments. Companies with expertise in providing microscopes or related accessories may find this tender appealing. The University of Exeter, as the buyer, aims to achieve its research objectives through this procurement, creating opportunities for suppliers like Met Prep Ltd to contribute to academic advancements in the field of microscopes.

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Notice Title

Laser Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Procurement of a laser confocal microscope which will enable research objectives to be achieved, is supported by an existing service contract and is compatible with existing accessories.

Procurement Information

Procurement of a laser confocal microscope which will enable research objectives to be achieved, is supported by an existing service contract and is compatible with existing accessories.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-039765
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001139-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392723333

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MET PREP

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