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title: "Water Window X-ray Microscope - CCD Camera"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ec5e88f-4ff8-424e-b323-89d08d747fac"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON"
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# Water Window X-ray Microscope - CCD Camera

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ec5e88f-4ff8-424e-b323-89d08d747fac

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has awarded a contract for the provision of an X-ray CCD camera for research in X-ray imaging using coherent diffraction. The contract, classified under Microscopes (CPV code: 38510000), was valued at £83,296 GBP. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender period ended on 10th May 2024, with the contract period starting on 4th June 2024 and ending on 16th July 2025. The buying organisation, University of Southampton, is located in South East, United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods, particularly in the field of Microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing X-ray imaging equipment for research purposes could benefit from participating in this procurement process led by the University of Southampton.

## Notice

The Provision of an X-ray CCD camera, for research in X-ray imaging using coherent diffraction. The research project aims to build a soft X-ray microscope for biological applications, using laser-generated coherent X-rays and coherent diffractive imaging

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db11bba5-e9dc-447d-89ef-fa924a7da4b9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 3 Jun 2024 - 16 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,296 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £83,296 |
| 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 SOUTHAMPTON |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO17 1BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Portswood |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2024 at 12:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db11bba5-e9dc-447d-89ef-fa924a7da4b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/db11bba5-e9dc-447d-89ef-fa924a7da4b9
  4th June 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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