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title: "1191 - Framework for Microscope Suites"
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# 1191 - Framework for Microscope Suites

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-319ea8e1-97a1-4fdc-ba75-5c87f4eeb1c2

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## Summary

The tender titled "1191 - Framework for Microscope Suites" was issued by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, located at The Wilton Centre, Redcar, England. This public procurement falls under the microscopes industry category and encompasses an open procedure for a framework agreement valued at £181,000. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with the tender period having ended on 6 March 2019. The contract is set to commence on 13 March 2019 and will run until 12 March 2023, supporting the opening of the National Healthcare Photonics Centre.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in microscopy and related technologies, particularly those that are SMEs or VCSEs. Companies well-positioned to compete include those that can provide innovative microscope suites and support services. Given the strategic nature of the project aimed at enhancing healthcare photonics, suppliers with a solid track record in delivering high-quality microscopy solutions are likely to benefit from this opportunity, further aiding their growth in the sector.

## Notice

CPI is seeking to appoint a multi supplier framework agreement for the provision of microscope suites, the intial purchases that will be placed against the framework are to support the iminent opening of CPI's National Healthcare Photonics Centre (NHPC). Please refer to the tender pack for further information; https://ne1procurementservices.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732a0d1e-87f2-4e81-8667-a1a877eb2232 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2019 - 15 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £181,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £181,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2019 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732a0d1e-87f2-4e81-8667-a1a877eb2232
- 19 Feb 2019 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c653c46-b104-4715-978b-b7a1ab8e2b84

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/732a0d1e-87f2-4e81-8667-a1a877eb2232
  18th July 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c653c46-b104-4715-978b-b7a1ab8e2b84
  19th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ne1procurementservices.com/content/display_tender.php
  Tender Pack

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com
- https://ne1procurementservices.com

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