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title: "NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope"
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# NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08135428-57d8-4a56-ae07-84ba159ca6d7

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope", classified under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV code 38510000). This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded to Keyence on 29 January 2021. The contract is valued at £78,575 and is set to commence on 22 February 2021, concluding on 31 March 2021. The delivery is expected to take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure, allowing for competitive participation.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply and installation, particularly SMEs with expertise in digital microscopy. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in high-resolution imaging and understanding archaeological materials would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could significantly bolster businesses involved in the educational and research sectors, fostering growth through collaboration with established institutions like Newcastle University.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is the supply of a specialised digital microscope to cover a range of applications within the McCord Centre and MATCH, including high resolution imaging of archaeological materials, use-wear traces, and bioarchaeological materials such as bone. The microscope needs to be able to operate in a fixed and handheld mode.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60253f0-c168-4934-85e4-c39ee34c7419 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,575 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2021 at 19:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60253f0-c168-4934-85e4-c39ee34c7419

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d60253f0-c168-4934-85e4-c39ee34c7419
  3rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=03609a56-7c55-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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