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title: "(NU/1606) The Supply and Installation of a Fluorescene Microscope"
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# (NU/1606) The Supply and Installation of a Fluorescene Microscope

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-918f3065-8d02-4dc3-ae3c-23ce7319b7a3

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## Summary

Newcastle University has awarded a contract for the supply and installation of a fluorescence microscope, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This procurement process, which has reached the award stage, initially closed for submissions on 16 November 2020. The contract has a total value of £374,129 and spans from 4 January 2021 until 6 January 2025, with delivery to be made in England.

This opportunity could benefit businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly those that are well-versed in microscopy technologies. Companies that offer maintenance and servicing solutions for such equipment may also find significant growth potential by engaging in similar tenders. As the contract requires a robust integration with microfluidics devices, businesses with expertise in advanced imaging and microfluidics would be particularly suited to compete in future opportunities of this nature.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of a fluorescence microscope to integrate with a microfluidics device to be used for high-content image-based screening and single cell imaging combined with antibiotic injections through the microfluidic devices. The contract will include delivery, installation, commissioning and 3 years' maintenance and servicing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd0223d-098f-4d41-ba14-2d6319b7c0d2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 6 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £374,129 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 15:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd0223d-098f-4d41-ba14-2d6319b7c0d2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fbd0223d-098f-4d41-ba14-2d6319b7c0d2
  17th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

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