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PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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Award

28 Apr 2025 at 15:23

TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2024 at 07:54

Tender

23 Jul 2024 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow initiated the procurement process for the provision of a confocal microscope with fluorescence lifetime imaging and super-resolution capabilities under tender ID "PURCH2371". The process falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the microscopy industry. Located in Glasgow, within the region UKM82, this tender involved an open procurement method, implying competitive bids without prior qualification. The procurement proceeded through various stages, initially marked as active and subsequently cancelled, with key dates spanning from July 2024 to an award mention in April 2025. Precise submission via Public Contracts Scotland was crucial, with a specified deadline for submissions on 26th August 2024. Although the later stage shows the award status as unsuccessful, businesses in the microscopy supply industry could greatly benefit from monitoring such opportunities.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly SMEs and businesses focusing on advanced microscopy technologies. Given the University of Glasgow's commitment to community benefits, suppliers with a strong emphasis on community engagement, workforce development, and efforts to enhance supply chain capacity would be well-positioned. Moreover, companies offering excellent quality, technical support, and value for money, in line with the University's award criteria, stand a chance to establish long-term strategic relations, even if this particular tender did not result in a successful award.

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Notice Title

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES

Notice Description

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES The University of Glasgow (UoG) has submitted an MRC Equip 2024 grant to fund the purchase of a confocal microscope. We are tendering in advance of receipt of the award to provide enough time to purchase the system due to tight deadlines. Please note that if the funding is not awarded, the University will not proceed with the purchase. Please refer to the PURCH2371 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for specification and additional information.

Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 year with the option to extend for 3 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0483ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017405-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Contact Email
elizabeth.mclaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306613

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

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