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title: "Lease of Super-Resolution Microscope Attachment"
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# Lease of Super-Resolution Microscope Attachment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2ee1c417-5948-4908-9979-afe235dc5cfd

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the 5-year lease of a Super-Resolution Microscope Attachment to Evident Europe GmbH. This procurement falls under the 'Microscopes' category (CPV code 38510000) and will support the university's multi-user core facility located in Southampton, England (postcode SO17 1BJ). The procurement process is in the 'Award' stage, having been formalised on 30th July 2024, with the tender period ending on 15th July 2024. The total contract value is £200,000, with annual lease payments capped at £40,000. The procurement method employed is 'selective', specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of advanced scientific instrumentation, especially those capable of integrating complex ecosystems of reagents, hardware, software, servicing, and product support. Such businesses must be capable of delivering a fully turn-key solution that enhances the existing Olympus IX83 microscope system. Companies possessing specialised expertise in high-resolution microscopy technology and robust support capabilities are particularly well-suited to competing for similar future tenders.

## Notice

A 5-year lease of additional components is required to be added to our existing Olympus IX83 microscope produce a fully turn-key system integrated with the current Olympus microscope control and acquisition environment. This microscope is for or use in our multi-user core-facility, so a fully integrated ecosystem of reagents, hardware, software, servicing and product support is essential. Lease payments will be per annum and pro rata, with a maximum annual payment of PS40,000.00.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b774c9d-f9f5-42c4-b2a1-09c8f679cbe9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 15 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EVIDENT EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b774c9d-f9f5-42c4-b2a1-09c8f679cbe9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b774c9d-f9f5-42c4-b2a1-09c8f679cbe9
  30th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.southampton.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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