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title: "3527/JN - Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope"
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# 3527/JN - Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fbfcede-7f05-4dce-8304-5387bf1c44cc

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for a Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope under the APUC framework. The procurement involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a microscope suitable for live and fixed cell imaging. The contract value is £555,758 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with the procurement stage completed. The contract period starts on November 17, 2022, and ends on November 18, 2022. The location of delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The main procurement category is goods.

This contract from the University of Sheffield for a Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the supply and installation of scientific equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract. The nature of the procurement method, being selective and sourced from a framework agreement, offers a specific pathway for eligible businesses to participate in the tender process and potentially secure valuable contracts. The contract deadline for tender submissions was November 1, 2022, with the contract awarded on November 4, 2022.

## Notice

This procurement was conducted under the APUC framework - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP: Lot 3 - Laser-based Imaging Systems and Laser Components. Awarded Under the ranked process. The Wolfson Light Microscopy Facility (LMF) is a multiuser core facility that houses a wide range of confocal, widefield and light-sheet systems serving the needs of biomedical and biological scientists in the Faculties of Science, and Medicine, Dentistry and Health. To provide the supply, installation and commissioning of a laser-based super-resolution confocal microscope that is suitable for the imaging of both live and fixed cells, tissues and small organisms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6ec67f-02d0-41d2-94f6-45c3e6d0b6dc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2022 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £555,758 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £555,758 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2022 at 10:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6ec67f-02d0-41d2-94f6-45c3e6d0b6dc
- 8 Nov 2022 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6ec67f-02d0-41d2-94f6-45c3e6d0b6dc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6ec67f-02d0-41d2-94f6-45c3e6d0b6dc
  8th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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