Award

4k Microscope

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for a 4k Microscope in the goods category to Keyence Uk Ltd. The microscope is intended for the School of History, Archaeology, and Religion to enhance their analytical capabilities. The procurement process culminated in an award value of GBP 70321.0, signifying the effective completion of this tender process.

This tender for a 4k Microscope by Cardiff University presents a business opportunity for suppliers of microscopes and optical instruments. The tender, which recently concluded in an award to Keyence Uk Ltd, aimed to fulfil the need for a high magnification, high resolution 3D microscope. Companies specialised in providing advanced microscope solutions tailored for archaeology and material analysis would find this opportunity suitable for expanding their business.

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Notice Title

4k Microscope

Notice Description

As part of Cardiff University's School of History, Archaeology, and Religion's expanding analytical profile, a review of facilities showed a need for a new laboratory digital microscope that can look at archaeological and material remains, that is also capable of being used during field excavations and outreach activities. Following a successful grant bid, the Department of Archaeology and Conservation within SHARE has recently received funding for a high magnification, high resolution 3D microscope to fill this gap in its microscopy suite.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-125436
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=125436
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£70,321 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anthony Hale
Contact Email
Not specified
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 0DE
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Adamsdown
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYENCE

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