Award

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2025 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

26 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Tender

23 Jul 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow initiated a procurement process for the provision of a confocal microscope with fluorescence lifetime imaging and super-resolution capabilities. The procurement process, with the ID PURCH2371, was conducted using an open procurement method. Initially active, this tender was aimed at acquiring high-precision equipment for the education sector under the industry category of goods. The procurement was managed from Glasgow, UKM82, with the process reaching the award stage on 28th April 2025, before being cancelled. The procurement had previously been announced on 23rd July 2024, with a tender deadline initially set for 26th August 2024 but later adjusted to 28th August 2024.

This tender represented a potentially lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in high-resolution imaging equipment and advanced scientific instruments. Companies with robust portfolios in manufacturing or supplying confocal microscopes and similar scientific lab equipment would have been well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Opportunities for community benefits included the potential for vocational training, engagement with local SMEs, and support for diversity initiatives, enriching local business ecosystems and contributing to regional economic growth. Although the tender was eventually cancelled, similar future tenders by the University could offer opportunities for innovative companies committed to educational advancements and community development.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES

Notice Description

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES The University of Glasgow (UoG) has submitted an MRC Equip 2024 grant to fund the purchase of a confocal microscope. We are tendering in advance of receipt of the award to provide enough time to purchase the system due to tight deadlines. Please note that if the funding is not awarded, the University will not proceed with the purchase. Please refer to the PURCH2371 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for specification and additional information.

Renewal: Fixed term period of 1 year with the option to extend for 3 x 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773213
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529112
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Elizabeth McLaughlin, Emma Fleck
Contact Email
elizabeth.mclaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk, emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306613, +44 1413306639

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773213-2025-04-28T00:00:00Z",
    "date": "2025-04-28T00:00:00Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773213",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "org-26",
            "name": "University of Glasgow",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Glasgow"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Procurement Office, Tay House",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM82",
                "postalCode": "G12 8QQ"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Elizabeth McLaughlin",
                "email": "Elizabeth.McLaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1413306613",
                "faxNumber": "+44 0000000000",
                "url": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.gla.ac.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-27",
            "name": "Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Carlton Place",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "postalCode": "G5 9TW"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        },
        {
            "id": "org-3",
            "name": "Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "1 Carlton Place",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM82",
                "postalCode": "G5 9TW"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Elizabeth McLaughlin",
                "email": "Elizabeth.McLaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1414298888",
                "faxNumber": "+44 0000000000",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.gla.ac.uk/"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "org-1",
            "name": "University of Glasgow",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "University of Glasgow"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Procurement Office, Tay House",
                "locality": "Glasgow",
                "region": "UKM82",
                "postalCode": "G12 8QQ"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Emma Fleck",
                "email": "Emma.Fleck@glasgow.ac.uk",
                "telephone": "+44 1413306639",
                "faxNumber": "+44 0000000000",
                "url": "http://"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "Body governed by public law",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "09",
                        "description": "Education",
                        "scheme": "COFOG"
                    }
                ],
                "url": "http://www.gla.ac.uk/"
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "name": "University of Glasgow",
        "id": "org-1"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "PURCH2371",
        "title": "PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES",
        "description": "PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx",
        "status": "cancelled",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryLocation": {
                    "description": "Glasgow"
                },
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM82"
                    },
                    {
                        "region": "UKM82"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "open",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Open procedure",
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2024-08-26T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "awardPeriod": {
            "startDate": "2024-08-26T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "JUL510486",
                "documentType": "contractNotice",
                "title": "PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES",
                "description": "PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510486",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "technical",
                "documentType": "technicalSelectionCriteria"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL510486-1",
                "title": "PURCH2371 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510486&idx=1",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL510486-2",
                "title": "PURCH2371 CODE OF CONDUCT - FINAL (Word)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510486&idx=2",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "format": "application/pdf"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL510486-3",
                "title": "PURCH2371- SCHEDULE 1B - C&SRM KPI Template (1)",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510486&idx=3",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL510486-4",
                "title": "PURCH2371 Schedule 1C - Non-Compliance",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510486&idx=4",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-07-23T16:20:11Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL510486-5",
                "title": "PURCH2371- SCHEDULE 1C Terms & Conditions",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510486&idx=5",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-23T16:20:12Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-07-23T16:20:12Z",
                "format": "application/msword"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL510486-6",
                "title": "PURCH2371 Schedule 1D SPD Qualification",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510486&idx=6",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-23T16:20:12Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-07-23T16:20:12Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.openxmlformats-officedocument.spreadsheetml.sheet"
            },
            {
                "id": "JUL510486-7",
                "title": "PURCH2371 Whole Life Cost Model",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510486&idx=7",
                "datePublished": "2024-07-23T16:20:12Z",
                "dateModified": "2024-07-23T16:20:12Z",
                "format": "application/vnd.ms-excel"
            },
            {
                "id": "APR529112",
                "documentType": "awardNotice",
                "title": "PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES",
                "description": "PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx",
                "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529112",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES The University of Glasgow (UoG) has submitted an MRC Equip 2024 grant to fund the purchase of a confocal microscope. We are tendering in advance of receipt of the award to provide enough time to purchase the system due to tight deadlines. Please note that if the funding is not awarded, the University will not proceed with the purchase. Please refer to the PURCH2371 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for specification and additional information.",
                "status": "cancelled",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "quality",
                            "name": "Quality - Section 1 - Technical Specification",
                            "description": "56%"
                        },
                        {
                            "type": "price",
                            "description": "30%"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1440
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "Fixed term period of 1 year with the option to extend for 3 x 12 months."
                }
            }
        ],
        "bidOpening": {
            "date": "2024-08-26T12:00:00Z"
        },
        "contractTerms": {
            "hasElectronicPayment": true,
            "hasElectronicOrdering": true,
            "electronicInvoicingPolicy": "allowed"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "economic",
                    "minimum": "- Product liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than one million pounds sterling (1,000,000 GBP) in relation to any one claim or series of claims. -Public liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than five million pounds sterling (5,000,000 GBP) in relation to any one claim or series of claims; -Employer's liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than five million pounds sterling (5,000,000 GBP); - Financial Turnover : Provide 3 years annual accounts. See University guideline on the Financial Health of Suppliers at the following link: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/"
                }
            ]
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "techniques": {
            "hasFrameworkAgreement": true,
            "frameworkAgreement": {
                "maximumParticipants": 1
            }
        },
        "classification": {
            "id": "38510000",
            "scheme": "CPV"
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false,
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "amd-3",
                "description": "Question outstanding",
                "unstructuredChanges": [
                    {
                        "oldValue": {
                            "date": "2024-08-26T12:00:00Z"
                        },
                        "newValue": {
                            "date": "2024-08-28T12:00:00Z"
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "IV.2.2",
                            "label": "Time limit"
                        }
                    },
                    {
                        "oldValue": {
                            "date": "2024-08-26T12:00:00Z"
                        },
                        "newValue": {
                            "date": "2024-08-28T12:00:00Z"
                        },
                        "where": {
                            "section": "IV.2.7",
                            "label": "Conditions for opening of tenders"
                        }
                    }
                ]
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "EN",
    "description": "Once the deadline has passed submissions can neither be created nor submitted. It is not advisable for Suppliers to wait until the last moment before creating and dispatching a response in case of any last minute problems. Please note large files should be uploaded as early as possible to ensure transfer before deadline. If a Supplier is having problems uploading to the PCS site, then the University must be informed well in advance and depending upon the merit of the case, the University may arrange for the tender to remain open on the PCS system for a short period after the deadline time stated. System problems do not fall under the University's remit and should be referred to PCS. Postbox Security: Postbox submissions cannot be accessed by anyone, including Millstream, (the provider of the Public Contracts Scotland system) until the deadline. Freedom of Information The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), which came into force on 1 January 2005, designates University of Glasgow as a Scottish public authority and therefore subject to the provisions and obligations in that Act. This means that any person who makes a valid request for information held by University of Glasgow will be entitled to receive it, unless all or part of that information can be withheld by virtue of the exemptions in that Act. under the Act, University of Glasgow may be required to disclose any information held relating to your response to anyone who makes a request under that Act. Such information may only be withheld if it meets one or more of the exemptions or conditions in that Act. Even if an exemption is available University of Glasgow may nevertheless disclose requested information. Information held cannot simply be classified as \"confidential\" or \"commercial in confidence\" to enable it to be protected from disclosure. University of Glasgow may publish the names and contact details of companies who have been issued with a Questionnaire on its website. Information may also be requested under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) tailored by the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. (SC Ref:797326)",
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773213"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773213"
        },
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773213"
        }
    ],
    "noticetype": "OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice",
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "PURCH2371",
            "status": "unsuccessful",
            "statusDetails": "discontinued",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "relatedProcesses": [
        {
            "id": "1",
            "relationship": [
                "planning"
            ],
            "scheme": "EU-OJ",
            "identifier": "2024/S 000-022898"
        }
    ]
}