Award

Microscopes and Imaging Equipment

APUC LIMITED

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Award

09 May 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is the buying organisation that has recently completed a public procurement process for "Microscopes and Imaging Equipment", categorised under the education industry. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, includes the acquisition of various types of microscopes and imaging systems required by UK Higher Education Institutions, NHS Scotland, and other public-sector organisations in the UK. The procurement process included separate lots for each category of equipment, with key dates indicating the contracts were signed on 20 April 2018, and the overall process is now regarded as complete.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in the educational and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in microscopes and imaging technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply related accessories, consumables, software, or servicing for such equipment could benefit significantly from this contracting process. Furthermore, firms focusing on innovation within these fields will find the divided lots cater to a broad range of products and services, enhancing their prospects for growth in this competitive market.

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Notice Title

Microscopes and Imaging Equipment

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into twelve separate lots; compound microscopes, laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems, stereo and zoom microscopes, medical microscopes, super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes, new technology and combined systems, software, lasers, cameras, related accessories and consumables, equipment servicing of low end equipment and equipment servicing of high end equipment.

Lot Information

Compound Microscopes

Upright and inverted for use in teaching, tissue culture analysis and routine applications

Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems

Upright or inverted using laser technology such as Conforcal, Spinning Disc, TIRF and Multi-photon. Includes associated imaging equipment such as slider scanners.

Stereo and Zoom Microscopes

Upright or inverted featuring optional fluorescence and camera systems, for routine and clinical dissection, sorting and examination.

Medical Microscopes

Products designed for specialist medical and surgical applications, e.g. colposcopes, surgical loupes and microscopes with specific task fulfilment in neurology, ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, dental or maxillofacial medicine.

Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes

Deterministic super resolution and stochastic super resolution microscopy equipment such as simulated emission depletion (STED), ground state depletion (GSD), SPDMphymod.

New Technology and Combined Systems

Areas of developing innovation or products which utilise technology that crosses two or more lot boundaries imposed.

Software

Modular digital imaging and microscope software for image acquisition, processing and analysis

Lasers

Specialist laser components for microscopes such as diode or ion lasers.

Cameras

Specialist camera components for image acquisition in relation to life science applications and materials research.

Related Accessories and Consumables

Microscopy accessories, consumables and upgrades. Includes light sources, cameras, sample preparation equipment, objectives, filter sets etc.

Equipment Servicing of Low End Equipment

Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of standard "of-the-shelf" equipment out with its initial envisaged life cycle term.

Equipment Servicing of High End Equipment

Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of specialised equipment which may be bespoke, experimental or high value in nature out-with its initial envisaged life cycle term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318923
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Stephanie McAteer
Contact Email
smcateer@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318923
    Microscopes and Imaging Equipment - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into twelve separate lots; compound microscopes, laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems, stereo and zoom microscopes, medical microscopes, super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes, new technology and combined systems, software, lasers, cameras, related accessories and consumables, equipment servicing of low end equipment and equipment servicing of high end equipment.

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