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PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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05 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope under the title "PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope." This tender falls under the education sector and the goods industry category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method and was part of the APUC LAB1028 AP Microscopy & Imaging Framework Lot 4. The award, which has been signed and made active on 5th March 2025, is valued at £374,962. The location for delivery is Glasgow, UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope. Direct Award from APUC LAB1028 AP - Microscopy & Imaging Framework Lot 4: Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes. The School of Cancer Sciences require a replacement Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope to replace obsolete / broken equipment. The equipment is essential to ensure the continuation of research and projects undertaken by the school.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792408
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525295
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
£374,962 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 202511 months 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 GLASGOW
Contact Name
Emma Fleck
Contact Email
emma.fleck@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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