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title: "Invitation to Tender for a Confocal Microscope"
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# Invitation to Tender for a Confocal Microscope

Buyer: SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8c453749-d18f-4524-8958-aa4b72e73921

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## Summary

Sheffield Hallam University has initiated a public procurement process titled "Invitation to Tender for a Confocal Microscope". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopes industry. The process is currently at the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 30th March 2018 and concluding on 31st March 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure, below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 23rd February 2018. The total value of the awarded contract is £121,952, located in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can deliver high-quality microscopes. Competitors should focus on providing innovative and reliable solutions, as the purchasing authority is looking to enhance their research capabilities. There is a favourable environment for SMEs to participate, given that the eligibility criteria have been designed to accommodate smaller scale suppliers, potentially fostering opportunities for growth and collaboration in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Invitation to tender for a Confocal Microscope. Additional information: Our requirement is as detailed in the Tender documents. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676e826a-3282-4675-bcea-9dc30fb0f791 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Jul 2018 - 14 Jul 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £121,952 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 1WB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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

- 5 Jun 2018 at 08:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676e826a-3282-4675-bcea-9dc30fb0f791
- 6 Feb 2018 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6b04bb-a793-4f8d-a1e7-802029d7b1ee
- 30 Jan 2018 at 14:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6b04bb-a793-4f8d-a1e7-802029d7b1ee
- 30 Jan 2018 at 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6b04bb-a793-4f8d-a1e7-802029d7b1ee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/676e826a-3282-4675-bcea-9dc30fb0f791
  5th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6b04bb-a793-4f8d-a1e7-802029d7b1ee
  6th February 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffieldhallamuniversity/aspx/Home

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