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title: "Microscopes & Imaging Equipment"
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# Microscopes & Imaging Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2973e15a-cd90-4fb2-afcd-9bfcc23a15a5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield, which has issued a tender for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment, specifically an inverted microscope and a digital microscope, under the industry category of microscopes (CPV code 38510000). This project is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The procurement method used was a limited process, classified as a competitive quotation, with the tender period having ended on 17 October 2018. The total contract value is £69,984.84, with the contract period scheduled from 3 December 2018 to 31 March 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment or related sectors to expand their market presence. Those with expertise in microscopes or imaging technologies would be especially well-suited to compete in this limited procurement process. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality goods promptly, as well as those offering innovative solutions in the field, might find lucrative prospects for collaboration with the University of Sheffield.

## Notice

Supply of an inverted microscope and a digital microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc22b81-1810-44d1-8e63-78cb0d6363be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,984 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,984 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Nov 2018 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc22b81-1810-44d1-8e63-78cb0d6363be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5bc22b81-1810-44d1-8e63-78cb0d6363be
  30th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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