Award

Purchase of a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 15:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University has successfully concluded the procurement process for acquiring a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope. The procurement was conducted under the NWUPC Framework (LAB3162 NW) and falls within the 'goods' category with a CPV classification of "Microscopes" (38510000). The location associated with the procurement is Cardiff, UK, and the award has been tagged, indicating a completed stage with the contract actively in effect as of 19 February 2026. This contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Europe Gmbh, with a value of £91,630. The entire process and subsequent award were administered by Cardiff University’s Procurement Services, situated at The Spark Building, Maindy Road, Cardiff.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technological equipment and scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in compact and portable microscope solutions. Given Cardiff University's established reputation and ongoing academic research endeavours, businesses supplying cutting-edge technology in microscopy can leverage this partnership to expand their presence and influence within the educational and scientific sectors. Although this particular contract featured only one bidder, it underscores potential for competitive entities capable of meeting strict procurement criteria and demonstrating innovation in laboratory equipment supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope

Notice Description

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for Purchase of a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope through a NWUPC Framework (LAB3162 NW)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-161880
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161880
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,630 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20264 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Anna Rogala
Contact Email
rogalaa@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2920879648

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
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
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE

Further Information

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