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title: "Dual Invert/Upright Switchable Fluorescence Microscope - AWARD"
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# Dual Invert/Upright Switchable Fluorescence Microscope - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d8b4e69-2c7c-4756-9b4d-1a33be00a073

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Dual Invert/Upright Switchable Fluorescence Microscope. The procurement process was completed through an open procedure. The contract value is £65,287.36 GBP, with Discover Echo UK being the awarded supplier. The contract period is from November 10, 2023, to November 10, 2024. The tender period ended on September 4, 2023. The procurement is classified under the industry category of Microscopes.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of microscopy equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The University of Warwick, the buying organisation, is located in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom. Businesses interested in providing fluorescence microscopy systems can engage with the University through its In-Tend supplier portal. The awarded supplier, Discover Echo UK, successfully secured the contract, demonstrating opportunities for growth and collaboration in the microscopy industry.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a fluorescence microscope system with a small bench footprint with both inverted and upright imaging capabilities. 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). 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/ef111cfa-5336-4de8-9007-8c2366416932 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2023 - 10 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,287 |
| 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 8UW |
| 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 | DISCOVER ECHO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2024 at 18:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef111cfa-5336-4de8-9007-8c2366416932

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef111cfa-5336-4de8-9007-8c2366416932
  24th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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