--- title: "Inverted Point-Scanning Confocal Microscope - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49e045a5-1258-484a-afc5-0e66da0d284a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49e045a5-1258-484a-afc5-0e66da0d284a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e045a5-1258-484a-afc5-0e66da0d284a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e045a5-1258-484a-afc5-0e66da0d284a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2025-09-30" --- # Inverted Point-Scanning Confocal Microscope - AWARD Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49e045a5-1258-484a-afc5-0e66da0d284a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49e045a5-1258-484a-afc5-0e66da0d284a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49e045a5-1258-484a-afc5-0e66da0d284a.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Inverted Point-Scanning Confocal Microscope" was undertaken by The University of Warwick, located at Gibbet Hill campus, Coventry, West Midlands. This tender fell under the goods category, specifically within the industry classification of inverted microscopes (CPV code 38513100). The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically a restricted procedure. Although the procurement process is complete, key dates previously included a submission deadline of 20 December 2024. The contract period spans from 11 March 2025 to 11 March 2026. The award update was published on 30 September 2025, with Carl Zeiss Limited, based in Cambridge, identified as the supplier. This procurement represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies specialising in advanced microscopy equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions in confocal and super-resolution microscopy. While The University of Warwick is not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the voluntary publication of the tender provided transparency and opened up potential opportunities for suppliers globally, including regions like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe. However, given the nature of the selective procurement method employed, businesses with a proven track record in supplying highly specialised scientific equipment would have been more competitive in this tender process. ## Notice The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a point scanning confocal microscope with super-resolution capability. The Part Two tender document sets out the requirement and evaluation criteria. Please ensure you read in conjunction with the other parts of the complete tender document set. Deadline for submissions: 20/12/24 Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. 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Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df52722-9f06-4af9-a8f4-24777af8d33a | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 11 Mar 2025 - 11 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 7AL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CARL ZEISS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38513100 - Inverted microscopes ## Release History - 30 Sep 2025 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df52722-9f06-4af9-a8f4-24777af8d33a - 30 Sep 2025 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df52722-9f06-4af9-a8f4-24777af8d33a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9df52722-9f06-4af9-a8f4-24777af8d33a 30th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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