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Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Award

27 Aug 2025 at 15:01

Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems" at the University of Warwick has advanced to the award stage. This process, which fell under the industry category of laboratory and optical equipment, was initially set in motion to acquire widefield microscope systems for high-quality live cell imaging experiments. The open procurement method was employed for this process, with a submission deadline set on 2nd September 2024. The location of this procurement activity is focused on Coventry, UK, with the University of Warwick acting as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £320,994.73, was awarded to Nikon Europe B.V. on 19th December 2024, signifying the completion of the procurement process.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced imaging systems. The open procedure allowed a wide range of suppliers to participate, with a total of three bids submitted, including two from SMEs. The focus on high-quality live cell imaging experiments indicates that businesses with expertise in microscopy and laboratory systems were well-suited to compete. The opportunity to engage with a prestigious institution like the University of Warwick could offer substantial growth prospects for the successful supplier and help establish a reputation for quality and reliability in the academic research sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).Submission deadline: 02.09.2024The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).Submission deadline: 02.09.2024The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-048742
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051687-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38510000 - Microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38518100 - Wide field microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£308,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£320,994 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 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 WARWICK
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Shannon Millard
Contact Email
shannon.millard@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0247674578

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NIKON EUROPE

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