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title: "H/3022 - Light Sheet Microscope"
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# H/3022 - Light Sheet Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9f7799a1-05a5-4b1f-956d-354a8571b813

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of a light sheet microscope designed to image large biological samples, specifically those that have been cleared using organic solvents. This tender falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category with a total value of £241,173. The procurement was initiated via an open procedure, and the contract is set to run from 19th January 2018 until 18th January 2024. The procurement stage is currently awarded, with the tender period having ended on 17th November 2017 in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment manufacturing and supply sector, particularly those specialising in laboratory instruments and imaging technologies. Companies with experience in producing high-quality optical devices, especially those capable of handling large-scale biological imaging, are well positioned to compete. The inclusion of small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as suitable bidders highlights the potential for innovative suppliers to enter this market and contribute to advancements in scientific research at the University of Leeds.

## Notice

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a light sheet microscope capable of imaging large biological samples that have been optically cleared using organic solvents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1786c0ea-ea74-40e8-a7a7-42c45f937a7f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Contract period | 19 Jan 2018 - 18 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £241,173 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £241,173 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LAVISION BIOTEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2017 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1786c0ea-ea74-40e8-a7a7-42c45f937a7f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1786c0ea-ea74-40e8-a7a7-42c45f937a7f
  24th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=288970190
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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