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Microscopy data management solution

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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21 May 2026 at 10:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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21 May 2026 at 10:39

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for a microscopy data management solution to Bruker UK Limited. This procurement, completed via direct award, aims to expand and upgrade the current instrumentation within the Bioimaging Centre. The process, initiated on 21st May 2026, is classified under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract will commence on 3rd June 2026, ending on 30th June 2029. Key location details include Exeter, UK, where the buyer is based, and the goods delivery region is in the United Kingdom. As a sub-central government public authority in the UK, the University aligns with legal procurement directives and managed the tender directly due to the specific technical requirements that could only be met by the incumbent supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises, particularly those specialising in advanced scientific instruments and data management solutions. With a contract value of £227,000, such projects can foster business growth for companies capable of providing cutting-edge technology and support in scientific research environments. Businesses similar to Bruker UK Limited, which engage in providing precision laboratory equipment, could find future tender opportunities rewarding if they offer unique solutions fitting niche technical demands, positioning themselves beneficially for direct awards under similar justifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microscopy data management solution

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for a microscopy data management solution to expand upon the existing instrumentation within the Bioimaging centre, and provide upgrades to this existing instrumentation.

Procurement Information

The University has a requirement for a microscopy data management solution to expand upon the existing instrumentation within the Bioimaging centre, and provide upgrades to this existing instrumentation, which can only be achieved by the incumbent supplier.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069eda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046970-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£227,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QJ
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUKER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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