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Award of contract for bespoke microscope system - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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31 Jan 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract for a bespoke microscope system. This contract was awarded to Thorlabs, with a value of £80,000. The procurement stage was completed on 21st December 2022. The University of Aberdeen, as the buying organization, is based in Aberdeen, UK. The industry category for this tender is education. The tender process was initiated as an open procedure.

This contract for the bespoke microscope system awarded by the University of Aberdeen provides business opportunities for suppliers in the goods category, particularly those capable of delivering complex optical equipment tailored to specific requirements. Businesses with experience in providing high-tech solutions compatible with existing systems would be well-suited to compete. The completion of this tender represents a substantial business transaction in the education sector, showcasing the potential for growth through tailored procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for bespoke microscope system - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure as competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1)(b)(ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: Building a bespoke microscope system. It is vital that components are compatible with existing optical equipment to ensure continuity and ability to connect with the existing components.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000717709
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469945
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20223 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THORLABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469945
    Award of contract for bespoke microscope system - University of Aberdeen - Award of contract without seeking offers through a formal procurement procedure as competition is absent for technical reasons. Under clause 6(1)(b)(ii) of the legislation, a contracting authority may award a contract without competition (only where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of artificial narrowing down of parameters of the procurement). In this case, the grounds for not exposing to competition are as follows: Building a bespoke microscope system. It is vital that components are compatible with existing optical equipment to ensure continuity and ability to connect with the existing components.

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