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title: "Procurement of a High Content Screening Microscope"
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# Procurement of a High Content Screening Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87eabf69-f774-496d-8b1b-c4bc05e0cc01

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is seeking to procure a High Content Screening Microscope with Ultra-Sensitive Confocal Imaging and Analysis Platform to facilitate viral infection studies in molecular biology. The procurement falls under the category of electron microscopes and has been completed with a total contract value of £169,900. The contract period commenced on 9th April 2020 and is set to conclude on 2nd May 2022. This was achieved through an open procurement method, with the tender period ending on 27th March 2020, located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in microscopy technologies and related imaging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are especially well-suited to participate in similar procurement processes, leveraging their specialised capabilities to meet the needs outlined by educational institutions such as the University of Bristol.

## Notice

The Faculty of Life Sciences has a requirement for a High Content Screening Microscope with Ultra-Sensitive Confocal Imaging and Analysis Platform to support viral infection studies using molecular biology, imaging and image analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ece12ea-865f-491a-812e-dc151e3543b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2020 - 2 May 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,900 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IMAGE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 1 May 2020 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ece12ea-865f-491a-812e-dc151e3543b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ece12ea-865f-491a-812e-dc151e3543b9
  1st May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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