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Award of contract for Confocal Microscope System - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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23 Sep 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, a renowned educational institution in the UK, has completed the procurement and awarding of a contract for a Confocal Microscope System. This award is a part of the framework LAB1028 AP for Microscopy & Imaging Equipment. The procurement process followed an open procedure and falls under the category of goods, specifically classified under CPV code 38510000. The contract, valued at £833,985, was signed on 8th September 2025, with Carl Zeiss as the supplier. This procurement is governed by the GPA framework and primarily serves the region of UKM50.

The tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the microscopy and imaging industry, especially for businesses capable of offering advanced scientific equipment. Large-scale companies, especially those with expertise in microscopy and imaging systems, can find prospective openings through such frameworks. While the present contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss, the procurement process's open method encourages diverse participation, potentially including large suppliers with innovative solutions in scientific apparatus. Businesses with strong technical support and maintenance capabilities could further benefit from engaging in future opportunities within similar frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Confocal Microscope System - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Call off contract awarded using framework LAB1028 AP MICROSCOPY & IMAGING EQUIPMENT

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract using framework LAB1028 AP MICROSCOPY & IMAGING EQUIPMENT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811025
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539840
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
£833,985 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20255 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 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
2
Supplier Names

CARL ZEISS

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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