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title: "(NU/1706) The Supply and Installation of a Fluorescence and Brightfield Slide Scanning System"
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# (NU/1706) The Supply and Installation of a Fluorescence and Brightfield Slide Scanning System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7570cdd9-1e70-4f0b-a4e4-d8ebfaa018f9

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the contract titled "(NU/1706) The Supply and Installation of a Fluorescence and Brightfield Slide Scanning System." This procurement falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category. The tender process is concluded, with the awarded contract value amounting to £151,287. The contract period is active from 15 October 2021 to 15 October 2025, with a notable local delivery point in England. The procurement method utilised was classified as 'Other'.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and related services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate expertise in the supply and installation of precision imaging systems. Companies that focus on providing high-quality imaging technology or those capable of offering extended warranty and maintenance services are strongly encouraged to consider similar contracts to foster growth and establish partnerships with academic institutions like Newcastle University.

## Notice

The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation and commissioning of a brightfield slide scanner with the ability to image Opel dyes, as specified in Section 3, a minimum of 1 year's warranty, maintenance and after sales service. The warranty, maintenance and servicing shall begin following commissioning of the system. An option for a high sensitivity camera should be included to be taken up at the University if there are sufficient funds. The option was taken up to purchase additional servicing and maintenance cover for up to 4 years post installation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b5384-6915-4782-912e-dea698a75864 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2021 - 15 Oct 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £151,287 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 19 Oct 2021 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b5384-6915-4782-912e-dea698a75864

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f5b5384-6915-4782-912e-dea698a75864
  19th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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