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title: "Light Sheet Microscope"
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# Light Sheet Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3538d7a3-6db3-4e94-8be4-ccdc4b26e6c8

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## Summary

The University of Bath has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Light Sheet Microscope, with a total contract value of £371,627. This open tender was classified under the CPV code for optical microscopes and was aimed at enhancing research capabilities by providing an imaging system for both live and fixed biological samples. The contract period runs from 25th September 2019 to 31st December 2019. The procurement was conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender was officially awarded on 24th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific goods, particularly those specialising in optical microscopy equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to them, thus enabling them to compete with larger suppliers like Carl Zeiss Ltd, which was the successful bidder. Companies that can offer innovative imaging technologies and support for the installation and maintenance of such equipment could particularly benefit from this type of procurement, thereby contributing to their business growth in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Bath requires a light sheet microscopy system with environmental control (LSM). This new instrument is intended to image both fixed and live biological samples, including in prolonged timelapse mode, and will be used in a multiuser set up.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2c7ae4-4b18-455a-b7fe-3283b4a6918e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £371,627 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £371,627 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Oct 2019 at 07:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2c7ae4-4b18-455a-b7fe-3283b4a6918e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2c7ae4-4b18-455a-b7fe-3283b4a6918e
  18th October 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=437261749
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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