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title: "Purchase of a Confocal Microscope"
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# Purchase of a Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19068f1c-c685-4bbb-a9ed-0a345c50ede4

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Confocal Microscope. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract value is £553,236. The tender was a selective call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 13th December 2022 to 31st March 2023 at the University's address in Plymouth, England (PL48AA).

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers of microscope equipment in the goods industry category. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable to compete for this tender. The University of Plymouth is the contracting authority involved in this procurement, providing an opportunity for businesses to partner with a reputable academic institution for mutual growth and collaboration.

## Notice

Purchase of a Confocal Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44198d9f-58e2-4f65-8c6c-f15487621a13 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £553,236 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £553,236 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44198d9f-58e2-4f65-8c6c-f15487621a13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44198d9f-58e2-4f65-8c6c-f15487621a13
  5th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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