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title: "Fluorescent Microscope"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
published: "2020-05-29"
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# Fluorescent Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72bb9b1f-3bbc-4f24-80fa-2b8ecb1d6fb3

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## Summary

The University of Derby is seeking suppliers for the procurement of two fluorescent microscopes valued at £120,000 as part of the tender process. This initiative, classified under the CPV code 38515000 for fluorescent and polarising microscopes, aims to enhance the resources available for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as researchers within the College of Life and Natural Sciences. The tender has been published on 20th February 2020 and concluded on 23rd March 2020. The resulting contract period will run from 27th March 2020 to 1st May 2020, with the procurement method being an open procedure, signalling a competitive opportunity for suitable suppliers.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the specialised field of scientific equipment, particularly those focusing on microscopy and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the university's consideration for supplier variety. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or providing microscopes, especially those capable of demonstrating the ability to deliver quality and reliability in educational environments, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The College of Life and Natural Sciences is looking to purchasing two new fluorescent microscopes. These instruments will be used by undergraduate project students, postgraduate students and researchers. Multi-discipline users across the college will use the two machines (Upright and Inverted) to examine and localise molecules within live cells, prepared cell slides and cells within tissues. Additional information: If you are not currently registered on the University of Derby Oracle Cloud Portal, please use the below link to register. https://ehih.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/PrcPosRegisterSupplier?prcBuId=300000024761139&_adf.ctrl-state=1bq6whv1hx_1&_afrLoop=3582685890624595&_afrWindowMode=0&_afrWindowId=null&_afrFS=16&_afrMT=screen&_afrMFW=1920&_afrMFH=943&_afrMFDW=1920&_afrMFDH=1080&_afrMFC=8&_afrMFCI=0&_afrMFM=0&_afrMFR=96&_afrMFG=0&_afrMFS=0&_afrMFO=0

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c1b7b07-97e6-4e44-83b1-5d097c162cd6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £110,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OLYMPUS KEYMED GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 29 May 2020 at 09:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c1b7b07-97e6-4e44-83b1-5d097c162cd6
- 20 Feb 2020 at 10:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4dad1f-6c08-4018-96d5-fcb960ae9fa3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c1b7b07-97e6-4e44-83b1-5d097c162cd6
  29th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d4dad1f-6c08-4018-96d5-fcb960ae9fa3
  20th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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