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Light Sheet Microscope for University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has awarded a contract to Carl Zeiss Ltd for a Light Sheet Microscope. The procurement process, initiated through a tender, involved the University of Aberdeen as the buying organisation. The contract, with a value of £711,784.89, was signed on December 4, 2023. The procurement stage was marked as "complete" with the main procurement category listed as "goods". The tender title was "Light Sheet Microscope for University of Aberdeen", falling under the industry category of "Education". The location of the procurement was in Aberdeen, UK.

This contract for a Light Sheet Microscope offers opportunities for suppliers, especially those specialised in microscopy and imaging equipment. Businesses dealing with scientific instruments and laboratory equipment would be well-suited to competitively bid for similar tenders. The procurement method used was an open procedure, providing a transparent opportunity for suppliers to engage. With the contract now in the active stage, businesses interested in providing warranty and servicing for scientific equipment could explore collaborations with the University of Aberdeen.

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Notice Title

Light Sheet Microscope for University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Light sheet microscope with warranty and servicing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision f a Light Sheet Microscope and servicing to the University of Aberdeen.. This is a contract award notice following a call-off from a National Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000752224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC494087
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
£711,784 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20232 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
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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