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title: "2979/JN - Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope"
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# 2979/JN - Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02244db3-f849-4e8b-9efc-3785cf6f8ca5

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## Summary

The UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD recently completed a procurement process for a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope, classified under microscopes in the goods category. This selective tender, issued under the APUC framework LAB1015AP regulations, concluded on 12th July 2021, with the contract awarded on 13th July 2021. The contract value was £449,952.26, and the delivery is set to occur in Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom, effective from 13th July to 14th July 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in high-precision instruments or related research tools would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts, considering the specific needs of the UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD and similar institutions in the education and research sectors.

## Notice

Procedure followed the direct (ranked) award route following APUC framework LAB1015AP regulations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c511126-4b16-4f80-82c4-120551688cf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2021 - 14 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,952 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,952 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Jul 2021 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c511126-4b16-4f80-82c4-120551688cf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c511126-4b16-4f80-82c4-120551688cf7
  19th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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