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title: "(NU/1324) The Supply and Installation of a Live-Cell \"Super Resolution\" Confocal Microscope, a Widefield Fluorescence Microscope and Two Stereo Microscopes"
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# (NU/1324) The Supply and Installation of a Live-Cell "Super Resolution" Confocal Microscope, a Widefield Fluorescence Microscope and Two Stereo Microscopes

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1e1b6977-a412-4871-a7d6-74dfcd3180b8

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, aims to acquire intricate scientific equipment, particularly a Live-Cell \"Super Resolution\" Confocal Microscope, alongside a Widefield Fluorescence Microscope and two Stereo Microscopes. The tender, classified within the goods category under microscopes, has an estimated value of £550,000, and the contract period spans from 25th September 2017 to 21st September 2022. This tender process concluded on 7th September 2017, and consequently, the contract was awarded on 21st September 2017 to Carl Zeiss Ltd, following a competitive procurement method.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instrumentation and related services. Companies that manufacture or supply high-precision microscopes or provide installation and maintenance services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The focus on advanced technology and ongoing service commitments opens avenues for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with academic institutions, thereby enhancing their growth prospects in the scientific and educational sectors.

## Notice

The scope is for the delivery, installation and commissioning of an upright, fixed-stage confocal microscope capable of multi-channel, z stacks over time at beyond diffraction resolution during electrophysiology experiments; including a minimum of 3 years warranty, maintenance and after sales service. A Wide field Fluorescence microscope suitable for widefield fluorescence imaging during electrophysiology experiments , including a minimum of 3 years warranty, maintenance and after sales service. Two stereomicroscope system for fine dissection.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccde6219-745e-41ce-8677-7499236c3157 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Sep 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £550,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £545,443 |
| 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 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
- 38518100 - Wide field microscopes
- 38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2017 at 12:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccde6219-745e-41ce-8677-7499236c3157

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccde6219-745e-41ce-8677-7499236c3157
  21st September 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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