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title: "NHC Microscopes"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a5230e8-ede8-469c-b42a-e805f83b1939"
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buyer: "TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY"
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# NHC Microscopes

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a5230e8-ede8-469c-b42a-e805f83b1939

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## Summary

Teesside University has completed a procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of microscopes, valued at £150,000. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified specifically as microscopes (CPV code 38510000). The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 19th February 2019. The contract period spans from 20th February 2019 to 29th March 2019, and the delivery is expected to take place in the North East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a prime opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in the education and laboratory equipment sector. Businesses that specialise in optical equipment, scientific machinery, or similar industries would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, potentially leveraging the funding from the England European Regional Development Fund to enhance their capabilities and offerings in a growing market.

## Notice

The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of Microscopes. "The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding."

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309a57a2-0e5f-4a04-83da-000e37430338 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Feb 2019 - 29 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2019 at 10:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309a57a2-0e5f-4a04-83da-000e37430338

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/309a57a2-0e5f-4a04-83da-000e37430338
  21st March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=384308244
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## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

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