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title: "Provision of Microscopes Lot 1 Epifluorescence Microscope, Lot 2 Inverting Fluorescent Microscopes - AWARD"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM"
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# Provision of Microscopes Lot 1 Epifluorescence Microscope, Lot 2 Inverting Fluorescent Microscopes - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e25d111-5bec-4eb8-9c6f-95f63764bf1e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves The University of Nottingham as the buying organisation, which contracted for the provision of microscopes, specifically an Epifluorescence Microscope and four Inverting Fluorescent Microscopes. This contract falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with the procurement stage being complete. The contract period started on 21st May 2019 and will continue until 20th May 2023. The delivery locations include both Sutton Bonington and University Park within the East Midlands, UK, and the initial tender period ended on 10th May 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory equipment and microscopy technologies. Companies that specialise in the manufacture or distribution of precision optical instruments would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts in this area. The engagement with a prominent institution like The University of Nottingham may also provide avenues for partnership and growth within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

Provision of an Epifluorescence Microscope for Biosciences at Sutton Bonington(Lot 1), and x 4 Inverting Fluorescent Microscopes for Life Sciences,University Park (Lot 2). Call for further competition under EU framework agreement OJEU Reference 2017/S 221-458882: APUC Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment (LAB1015 ) Lot 6 Period 31/05/2018 to 30/05/2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2f6614-ea2c-456c-a49e-015f920f7afc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2019 - 20 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2RN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Radford |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 19 Aug 2020 at 08:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2f6614-ea2c-456c-a49e-015f920f7afc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d2f6614-ea2c-456c-a49e-015f920f7afc
  19th August 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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