--- title: "GB-London: Confocal Microscope - Upgrade" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED" published: "2026-09-04" --- # GB-London: Confocal Microscope - Upgrade Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922.json) ## Summary BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED bought a confocal microscope upgrade for delivery in London. The work covers upgrading an existing Nikon A1 confocal microscope to the Nikon AX platform, retaining the upright microscope base and replacing obsolete components. This is a goods procurement in the microscope category (CPV 38510000), rather than a new laboratory installation or a general microscopy service. The requirement is therefore relevant to suppliers of confocal microscopy systems, Nikon equipment, laboratory imaging technology and specialist scientific instrumentation upgrades. It may also suit businesses able to supply compatible replacement components and undertake the associated equipment upgrade while preserving the existing upright microscope base. The procurement has been completed through a framework call-off under LAB1028 AP and was above threshold. The tender closed on 30 July 2026, and the contract was awarded on that date to Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe BV. The awarded value is £251,261.77. The contract runs from 31 July 2026 to 30 July 2027. The published procurement method detail is “Other - Not Specified”. The award is active. This was a single procurement for the microscope upgrade, with one supplier selected. The recorded buyer is BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, with delivery in London. The outcome shows that the requirement was fulfilled through a framework route rather than an open standalone competition. For a supplier assessing future demand, this award demonstrates a substantial requirement for specialist confocal microscope platform upgrades rather than routine laboratory supplies. A credible competitor would need proven capability in confocal microscopy, particularly upgrading Nikon A1 systems to the AX platform, replacing obsolete components and maintaining the performance of an existing upright microscope base. Technical knowledge of Nikon equipment, access to compatible parts, installation expertise and the ability to manage a complex scientific-instrument upgrade would be important. The buyer recorded the opportunity as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so competitors should expect the need for established specialist capacity, manufacturer-level support or comparable experience, and the ability to deliver through a framework call-off. ## Notice Framework call-off LAB1028 AP, above threshold. This procurement is for a Confocal microscope Upgrade. From the current Nikon A1 confocal microscope to the AX platform, retaining the upright microscope base while replacing obsolete components ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465422a2-5b51-4ec6-9ca1-7d7a3f29bc88 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Not Specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Jul 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £251,261 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £251,261 | | 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Postcode area | South West London | | Postcode | SW7 5BD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham | | Local authority | Kensington and Chelsea | | Electoral ward | Brompton & Hans Town | | Westminster constituency | Kensington and Bayswater | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe B.V. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 4 Sep 2026 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465422a2-5b51-4ec6-9ca1-7d7a3f29bc88 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465422a2-5b51-4ec6-9ca1-7d7a3f29bc88 4th September 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-London:-Confocal-Microscope---Upgrade/8728PZ94M2 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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