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title: "Lattice-based Microscope for High- and Super-Resolution Imaging."
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# Lattice-based Microscope for High- and Super-Resolution Imaging.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c37431e-e767-4421-9fa4-4d57957a11d0

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## Summary

The procurement process for a lattice-based microscope is managed by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, England. This open tender was initiated on 2nd October 2020 and has a contract value of £615,276.91. The procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically for microscopes. The contract period spans from 15th September 2020 to 14th September 2025, with the tender submission deadline having closed on 21st August 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those offering high-tech laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in microscopy and related technologies, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would benefit from engaging in similar tenders, as they can provide innovative solutions and compete for future projects from reputable institutions like the University of Exeter.

## Notice

A lattice-based imaging platform to measure and quantify sub-cellular structures by using 3D high- and super-resolution imaging in living or fixed cells, tissues, organoids, and embryos.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81779a7-b32f-4600-b830-591535be3111 |
| 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 | 2 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2020 - 14 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £615,276 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (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)
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2020 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81779a7-b32f-4600-b830-591535be3111

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81779a7-b32f-4600-b830-591535be3111
  2nd October 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=33817&B=EXETER
  Documents available to download using the above link.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  Documents available to download using the above link.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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