Award

EVOS Microscope

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY

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Award

09 May 2025 at 13:54

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Southampton Solent University involved the acquisition of an EVOS M5000 Microscope, essential for the OfS Biomed Project. The process falls under the 'goods' industry category, specifically classified under 'Microscopes', with the primary location being the region of UKJ32 in Southampton. The procurement followed a limited method, executed without prior publication due to its below-threshold nature, as outlined in the legal basis 32014L0024. This process was completed with the award being signed on 10 October 2024, and Fisher Scientific UK Ltd emerged as the contracted supplier.

This procurement presents business growth opportunities for companies specialised in scientific instruments, particularly those offering high-quality imaging technologies. Given the bespoke nature of this award, larger enterprises like Fisher Scientific, with established capabilities in delivering specialised equipment, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Small to medium enterprises with unique or innovative microscope technologies might also find opportunities through increased visibility and tailored partnerships during future procurement rounds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVOS Microscope

Notice Description

The purchase of an EVOS M5000 Microscope. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purchase of a EVOS M5000 Microscope as part of the OfS Biomed Project. Fisher's product provides enhanced imaging. This contract has been awarded and this notice is for transparency purposes only.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded as a below threshold contract, therefore prior publication into OJEU or FTS is not mandatory. This notice is for transparency purposes only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fdc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020117-2025
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
£41,619 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
finance.procurement@solent.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO14 0YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ32 Southampton
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Bargate
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Itchen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

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