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title: "Mircoscopes and Accessories"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND"
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# Mircoscopes and Accessories

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3791a554-242e-4b41-9035-1b70a120e052

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## Summary

The University of the West of England is the contracting authority for a completed procurement process titled "Microscopes and Accessories" in the goods industry category. This procurement, initiated as a single tender action below the threshold, took place in Bristol (postal code BS16 1QY). The tender period closed on 25th June 2018, and the awarded contract was active from 26th June to 27th June 2018, with a total value of £28,886.40. The procurement method was direct, reflecting that a single supplier was engaged.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses within the microscopy and laboratory equipment sector to expand their market presence. Companies specialising in the provision of microscopes or related accessories, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, especially those seeking to form relationships with educational institutions like the University of the West of England.

## Notice

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## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88176d5d-74bf-42be-ae6b-95d5ece1b233 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 25 Jun 2018 - 27 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,886 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,886 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| 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 | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2018 at 14:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88176d5d-74bf-42be-ae6b-95d5ece1b233

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88176d5d-74bf-42be-ae6b-95d5ece1b233
  16th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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