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title: "For the supply of a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope"
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# For the supply of a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

Buyer: UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e318a93-ea0c-4e2e-8b5a-82661958b8a5

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## Summary

The UK Atomic Energy Authority is seeking bids for the supply of a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope, classified under the CPV code for microscopes. This procurement falls under the open procedure method, and the tender period concluded on 22nd January 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2018, with a duration running until 31st March 2018. The delivery address for this procurement is located in Abingdon, Oxfordshire (OX14 3DB).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment and microscopy solutions. Businesses capable of supplying advanced laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement process, potentially helping them expand their presence in both the public and private sectors. The successful supplier, Quantum Design UK & Ireland, has been awarded the contract, which may inspire other similar businesses to pursue future opportunities in the scientific procurement landscape.

## Notice

This is for the supply of a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb2c4d3-b89b-449e-ad89-5311281042f9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| 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 | UK ATOMIC ENERGY AUTHORITY |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX14 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Oxfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Sandford & the Wittenhams |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUANTUM DESIGN UK & IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Feb 2018 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb2c4d3-b89b-449e-ad89-5311281042f9
- 22 Dec 2017 at 10:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9308dc-4846-4fbc-98ee-df4f5b04b2c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fb2c4d3-b89b-449e-ad89-5311281042f9
  15th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f9308dc-4846-4fbc-98ee-df4f5b04b2c8
  22nd December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ddd56d47-b52e-4c6b-b337-f4177140cf3e

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