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Purchase of NeoScan NXL Scanner and Workstation and accessories

Aberystwyth University

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07 Oct 2026 at 15:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Aberystwyth University purchased a NeoScan NXL scanner, workstation and accessories for laboratory use. The procurement is classified as microscopes and is described as high-value laboratory equipment. Delivery was to Aberystwyth University in Aberystwyth, Wales. The purchase was made through lot 2 of the UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment framework, which covers laboratory equipment. The listed delivery item also carries a laboratory benching classification, but the procurement title and description centre on the scanner, workstation and accessories. This is an equipment supply requirement for a university, rather than a works or service contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Wonderful Scientific Limited. Aberystwyth University used a direct award under the UKUPC framework, selecting the highest-ranked supplier able to meet the specification; the framework ranking reflected technical quality and commercial assessment. Technical criteria carried 60% and commercial criteria 40%. The recorded procedure was limited, without publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 7 October 2026 and is active, with a value of £380,000. One lot was listed, although its status is recorded as cancelled; the award and contract are recorded as active. The data gives no contract end date or duration.

For suppliers tracking future laboratory-equipment requirements at Aberystwyth University, this purchase indicates demand for a high-value scanning system supplied with its workstation and accessories. A credible competitor would need to offer equipment that fits the specified technical requirements, alongside a competitive commercial proposition. The route used here relied on the UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment framework and selection of its top-ranked supplier where the requirement matched the framework specification. Framework positioning and strong performance across both technical quality and price therefore matter for this buyer. The recorded supplier was an SME, showing that a smaller specialist supplier was capable of winning this requirement; the opportunity was not limited to large equipment businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of NeoScan NXL Scanner and Workstation and accessories

Notice Description

Direct award to highest ranked supplier under UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment lot 2 - Framework reference LAB3162 OJEU Reference - 2023/S 086-265096

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award under lot 2 of UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework. Award was made to the top ranked supplier which was able to meet the specification. Framework stipulates - You can contract directly with the highest scoring/top ranked Supplier on the Agreement when your requirements meet those outlined in the original tender documents. For example, if you wish to purchase a product that is within the scope of the Agreement and you are satisfied that the requirements that were covered within the tender meet your needs then you would be able to conduct a Direct Award. Additional information: Weightings included within notice are the framework weightings upon which ranking was carried out.

Procurement Information

Direct award via OJEU framework - 2023/S 086-265096

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07830e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094886-2026
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
SME

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£380,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Aberystwyth University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERYSTWYTH
Postcode
SY23 3BF
Postcode Area
Shrewsbury
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL41 Mid Wales
Delivery Location
TLL14 South West Wales
Local Authority
Ceredigion
Electoral Ward
Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais
Westminster Constituency
Ceredigion Preseli

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wonderful Scientific Limited

Further Information

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