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title: "681 - Confocal Microscope"
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# 681 - Confocal Microscope

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2171e035-8feb-4f42-9151-76de225435b4

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, is focused on acquiring a Confocal Microscope essential for material analysis involving graphene. The tender, published on 13th October 2017, is classified under the goods category with a budget of £150,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure. This process is currently at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 5th December 2017 and concluding on 31st December 2018. The delivery location specified for this equipment is in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the deadline for submission was set for 30th October 2017.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment or optical technologies. Companies that can offer high-quality microscopy solutions with advanced features such as motorised stages and automated software are well-positioned to compete. Interested suppliers should consider their capabilities in delivering sophisticated technological products that meet the specific requirements outlined in the procurement documentation.

## Notice

A laser scanning confocal microscope is required for the analysis of materials containing graphene, which will be applicable across both NFC and PE projects. The modular unit should contain: Microscope Fully confocal system Motorized stage in x,y and z plane Camera port High resolution cooled camera Fully APOCHROMAT objectives Illumination Laser module URGB (405, 488, 561, 640 nm) LED reflected light module LED transmitted light module Scanning Module 2 channel multi-alkali Photo Multiplier Tubes Software Automated acquisition and collation of z plane images Photo-mosaic software Topography module including contour analysis

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33d7fcd-601c-4dda-8c9b-d080433e2204 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| 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
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2018 at 07:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33d7fcd-601c-4dda-8c9b-d080433e2204
- 13 Oct 2017 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33d7fcd-601c-4dda-8c9b-d080433e2204

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33d7fcd-601c-4dda-8c9b-d080433e2204
  13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=604e4ebe-1db0-e711-80e6-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com

## Provenance

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