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Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)

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Award

05 Apr 2024 at 07:33

Tender

18 Jan 2024 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Salford has recently completed the procurement process for a Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope. The University, as the buyer, aimed to acquire advanced microscopy equipment to support research activities at their Biomedical Research and Innovation Centre. The procurement was for goods falling under the industry category of Microscopes, with a contract value of £449,813.29 GBP. The tender progressed through the procurement stages with the award successfully granted to Cairn Research Ltd. Key dates included the contract signing on April 5, 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of scientific equipment, especially those specialised in microscopy technologies. Suppliers interested in providing high-quality equipment and services related to microscopy and laboratory instruments would find this tender suitable for expanding their business. Due to the specific requirements outlined in the tender, businesses with expertise in developing and supplying advanced microscopy solutions tailored for research institutions like the University of Salford would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

We have recently received internal investment to procure a new laser scanning spinning disk confocal microscope with super-resolution microscopy capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042e47
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011040-2024
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£540,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£449,813 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M5 4WT
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAIRN RESEARCH

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