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title: "Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems - AWARD"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK"
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# Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7aab0194-ad00-4378-9c51-d7e920064293

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has completed the tender process for the supply of two widefield fluorescence microscopy systems. This procurement, classified under the industry category of "Wide field microscopes," took place in the West Midlands, specifically at the University's Coventry campus. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with the deadline for submissions having been 2nd September 2024. The contract’s implementation is scheduled to begin on 3rd March 2025 and end on 2nd March 2026. The procurement stage currently is 'Award,' and the contract has been awarded to Nikon UK Limited as of 1st November 2024.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory equipment, specifically those delivering optical systems like microscopes. Companies in similar sectors, including SMEs and VCSEs, are well-suited to compete in such tenders, potentially expanding their offerings to educational institutions like universities that require advanced imaging equipment. The open procedure allows a broad range of qualified suppliers to engage, potentially fostering growth through increased visibility and relationships with reputable organisations like The University of Warwick.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). Submission deadline: 02.09.2024 The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. 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/3f79a855-9054-46fe-a49a-80321d52c2b6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
- 38518100 - Wide field microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f79a855-9054-46fe-a49a-80321d52c2b6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f79a855-9054-46fe-a49a-80321d52c2b6
  27th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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