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Fluorescence Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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25 Jun 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

This contracting process involves the University of Sussex procuring a Fluorescence Microscope for Cancer Research. Situated in Falmer, Brighton, the University falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government. The procurement, categorized within the scientific microscope industry, was conducted through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, and the contract was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. on 9th June 2025. The contract, valued at £30,579.04, is active from 23rd June 2025 to 22nd June 2026, covering the supply of goods specifically at the bidder's location in Solihull, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the scientific apparatus industry, specifically those specializing in high-precision microscopy equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering tailored research instruments, like Leica Microsystems, stand a favourable chance to thrive in such procurements due to their agility and capacity to meet specialised requirements at competitive rates. Innovators in the scientific equipment space can leverage this pattern of procurement to expand their client base within educational and research institutions, thus contributing to their business growth in the realm of technology-enabled research solutions.

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Notice Title

Fluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

Fluorescence Microscope for Cancer Research

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055303
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034912-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£30,579 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
suppliers@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

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