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BU322026-Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University

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07 Sep 2026 at 12:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Bangor University is procuring a high-end research confocal laser scanning microscope for a shared multi-user imaging facility at the University. The facility serves the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences and the North Wales Medical School. The requirement covers the supply, installation, commissioning and user training of the instrument. It must support advanced fluorescence imaging, live-cell imaging and spectral imaging, with scope for future expansion. This is a specialist laboratory equipment supply opportunity for manufacturers, authorised scientific equipment distributors and integrators able to provide a complete microscope system and associated implementation services in Bangor, Wales. The procurement is for goods, classified under microscopes.

The process has reached tender: Bangor University invited offers through an open procedure. Questions had to be submitted by 28 September 2026 at 00:00, and tender submissions were due by 9 October 2026 at 17:00 through the e-TenderWales portal. The buyer expected to complete evaluation by 21 October 2026 at 23:59. The contract period is from 3 November 2026 to 2 November 2031. The estimated contract value is £437,000 gross. There is one lot, and the opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. Tenders are evaluated on technical quality at 80% and commercial cost at 20%. Submissions may be made electronically in English.

This opportunity suits suppliers with proven expertise in high-end confocal laser scanning microscopy and advanced fluorescence imaging. Competitors should be able to supply an instrument supporting live-cell and spectral imaging, provide installation and commissioning, and train users from two university schools operating a shared facility. The requirement also favours suppliers able to advise on future expansion, integrate the system into a multi-user research environment and provide sustained support across the five-year contract period. Specialist microscope manufacturers, established scientific equipment distributors and experienced laboratory technology integrators are the most relevant prospective bidders. Small and medium-sized enterprises are expressly considered suitable, provided they can demonstrate the technical capability, implementation capacity and service experience needed for a complex research imaging system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BU322026-Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

Notice Description

Supply, installation, commissioning and training of a high-end research confocal laser scanning microscope for a shared multi-user imaging facility shared by the School of Environmental and Natural Sciences (SENS) and the North Wales Medical School (NWMS) at Bangor University. The instrument must support advanced fluorescence imaging, live-cell imaging, spectral imaging and future expansion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f354
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084330-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£437,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£437,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2TR
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
TLL12 Gwynedd
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Glyder
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Further Information

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