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title: "OEM Upgrade to Microscope"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# OEM Upgrade to Microscope

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-67a38580-0e64-4a6c-b60f-f6ad25b2f4da

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## Summary

The procurement process for an OEM upgrade to a microscope was conducted by The University of Leeds, located in Leeds, England. This contracted award, classified under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments," was valued at £40,000 and utilised a direct procurement method via a single tender action, which was below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 22nd August 2018 and is set to end on 21st August 2019. The tender was awarded on 21st August 2018 and formally published on 25th October 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment upgrades and precision instruments. Companies with expertise in optical technology and microscopy could find this contract particularly relevant. The successful bidder, Michelson Diagnostics Ltd, exemplifies the type of SME that could compete effectively in similar procurement activities. Engaging with such contracts may help businesses expand their portfolio and enhance their presence in the scientific equipment sector.

## Notice

Award of a contract for the OEM upgrade of a microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281bb05-3cc3-46d4-8757-89cc055599e8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Aug 2018 - 21 Aug 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,000 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MICHELSON DIAGNOSTICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281bb05-3cc3-46d4-8757-89cc055599e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a281bb05-3cc3-46d4-8757-89cc055599e8
  25th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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