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title: "NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope"
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# NU/1629 The Supply & Installation of Digital Microscope

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-520cfbbb-af90-4111-b4ea-9fbbb9ec1ba3

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a specialised digital microscope, designated as NU/1629, with an estimated value of £100,000. This procurement, classified under the goods category focusing on microscopes, is currently in the tender stage. The tender period ends on 27th January 2021, and the contract is expected to commence on 22nd February 2021, concluding on 31st March 2021. This opportunity is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in imaging technology and scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-resolution microscopy to cater to the needs of archaeological and bioarchaeological applications. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions and fitting the requirements outlined by Newcastle University would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process, ultimately aiding in their business growth through successful contract acquisition.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is the supply of a specialised digital microscope to cover a range of applications within the McCord Centre and MATCH, including high resolution imaging of archaeological materials, use-wear traces, and bioarchaeological materials such as bone. The microscope needs to be able to operate in a fixed and handheld mode.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c0ee35-3787-43a9-a31f-2e9d28b88dc0 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2021 at 09:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c0ee35-3787-43a9-a31f-2e9d28b88dc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20c0ee35-3787-43a9-a31f-2e9d28b88dc0
  13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=03609a56-7c55-eb11-8106-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

## Provenance

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