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title: "Microscopy Instruments - AWARD"
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# Microscopy Instruments - AWARD

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-818dc94e-58ce-45ae-a4ff-e8082fc2c9c1

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## Summary

The University of Huddersfield is concluding a procurement process for microscopy instruments to enhance their imaging suite located at Innovation Avenue in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber. This tender, titled "Microscopy Instruments - AWARD," has reached the award stage, with the contract officially awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd on 22nd September 2016, for a total value of £612,980.24. The contract covers the supply of various types of microscopes, with a contract period running from 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2019. The tender period closed on 16th October 2016.

This procurement represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging and microscopy equipment. Companies that design, manufacture, or supply high-quality microscopes for academic or research institutions may find this procurement particularly relevant. Potentially benefiting from this contract could be businesses focused on innovation in digital industrial and confocal microscopes, as well as those producing wide field fluorescence and compact stereo microscopes. Engaging with such contracts can facilitate access to larger markets while bolstering reputations within the scientific community.

## Notice

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to purchase some or all of the following, to equip an imaging suite located on the Innovation Avenue at the Centre. I. Digital industrial inspection microscope II. Digital confocal microscope for use in the characterisation of engineering items and material surfaces III. Digital confocal microscope for use in the characterisation of biological systems and tissues IV. Wide field fluorescence microscope for use in the characterisation of biological systems V. Compact stereo microscope for use in the isolation of novel eukaryotic microbes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a754a56e-e55c-4b15-acf7-72ccb27ebd45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2017 - 31 Dec 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £612,980 |
| 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 HUDDERSFIELD E-TENDERING |
| Locality | HUDDERSFIELD |
| Post town | Huddersfield |
| Postcode | HD1 3DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE44 Calderdale and Kirklees |
| Local authority | Kirklees |
| Electoral ward | Newsome |
| Westminster constituency | Huddersfield |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2018 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a754a56e-e55c-4b15-acf7-72ccb27ebd45

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a754a56e-e55c-4b15-acf7-72ccb27ebd45
  2nd February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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