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Upgrade of Zeiss 980 confocal microscope

Swansea University

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08 Oct 2026 at 16:32

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Swansea University bought an upgrade to its existing Zeiss 980 confocal microscope. The work enhances the capabilities of the microscope while maintaining compatibility with the University’s current microscopy infrastructure. This is specialist laboratory and optical equipment work, classified under CPV 38000000. Delivery is in Wales, at locations in the Swansea area. The requirement is an upgrade to equipment already owned by the University, rather than procurement of a new microscope. Suppliers should therefore understand the Zeiss 980 platform and the need to integrate improvements with existing microscopy equipment and infrastructure.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Swansea University used a direct award below the applicable threshold, without competition. CARL ZEISS LTD was selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 8 October 2026 and runs from 8 October 2026 to 7 October 2027. Its value is £49,931.27 excluding VAT (£59,917.50 including VAT). There was one lot, covering the microscope upgrade. The published procurement data does not set out an evaluation basis or participation conditions; the process is recorded as a non-competitive award.

This award shows demand from Swansea University for specialist upgrades that extend the capabilities of its existing Zeiss confocal microscopy equipment while preserving compatibility with its microscopy infrastructure. A credible competitor when this requirement returns to market would need demonstrable expertise in Zeiss 980 systems, the ability to deliver and integrate equipment upgrades, and a strong understanding of the University’s existing microscopy setup. The work is a focused equipment upgrade rather than a broad supply of laboratory goods, so relevant technical experience and the ability to maintain compatibility are central to competing. The award went to the microscope manufacturer’s UK supplier, indicating the importance of platform-specific capability for this requirement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upgrade of Zeiss 980 confocal microscope

Notice Description

This is for an upgrade to an existing Zeiss microscope already owned by the University. The upgrade will enhance the capabilities of the existing equipment and maintain compatibility with the University's current microscopy infrastructure.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-07842b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/095394-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,931 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2026 - 7 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Swansea University
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA2 8PP
Postcode Area
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Sketty
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Carl Zeiss Ltd

Further Information

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