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title: "Davy Laboratory Microscopes"
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# Davy Laboratory Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-454ec296-cad2-42df-ba9f-b6271e61a096

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth has completed the procurement process for a package of microscopes and cameras for teaching and research purposes. The tender title is "Davy Laboratory Microscopes." The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract period is from March 13, 2023, to September 30, 2023. The University of Plymouth is located in Plymouth, Devon (PL4 8AA), UK. The procurement stage was at the award phase, and the award value is GBP 521,278.45, awarded to Nikon Metrology UK Ltd on March 15, 2023.

This public procurement opportunity for microscopes and cameras at the University of Plymouth is suitable for businesses in the goods industry, particularly those involved in providing cameras and microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could find this contract beneficial for business growth. The contract period offers an opportunity for suppliers to engage in a long-term partnership with the University for the supply of specialized equipment, contributing to innovative teaching and research initiatives.

## Notice

The Faculty of Science and Engineering within the University of Plymouth requires a package of microscopes with cameras, display equipment and full high-speed wireless functionality to support digitally-enabled, interactive teaching and research for our students across a range of subject areas from biological to geological. In total, we are looking to purchase 123 microscopes in combination with a wireless system of cameras, with built in flip down screens. We also require 30 cameras (also with screens and full wireless functionality) to upgrade our current fleet of Olympus CX31P microscopes, which are being retained. We require all microscopes / cameras to have the capability to allow users to capture images, as well as to annotate and add scale bars etc to their captured images. The ability to connect mobile devices would be beneficial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54689fa-465c-4454-9088-afaeb2ed5a53 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2023 - 15 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £521,278 |
| 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 PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2023 at 15:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54689fa-465c-4454-9088-afaeb2ed5a53

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e54689fa-465c-4454-9088-afaeb2ed5a53
  3rd April 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58815&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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