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title: "GB-Leeds: 202425 4267 - 2x Confocal Microscopes"
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# GB-Leeds: 202425 4267 - 2x Confocal Microscopes

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-896ca18c-3caf-45dc-8b35-f9f149ea17c9

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is seeking to procure the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of two confocal microscopes. This tender, titled "GB-Leeds: 202425 4267 - 2x Confocal Microscopes," falls under the "Microscopes" industry category and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 28 April 2025 at 10:00 AM. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1 August 2025 and conclude on 31 July 2030. The total contract value is estimated between £1,000,000 and £5,000,000, and the procurement method is an open procedure.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in microscopy equipment and related services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to apply, although all submissions will be evaluated based on set criteria. With the project's extensive scope and substantial budget, suppliers with a strong track record in delivering high-quality, advanced microscopy solutions stand to gain considerably. Companies capable of providing comprehensive maintenance and support services for the equipment would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Supply, Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance of 2x Confocal Microscopes Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d715fb-6162-4717-8379-88792c6075cf |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2025 at 15:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d715fb-6162-4717-8379-88792c6075cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d715fb-6162-4717-8379-88792c6075cf
  24th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Leeds:-202425-4267---2x-Confocal-Microscopes/TK7FBHQ97B
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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