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title: "Upgrade of the manufacturer's existing imaging and control system."
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)"
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# Upgrade of the manufacturer's existing imaging and control system.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4a712e0-5fa6-4b3e-b730-7a58e6845fd6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE) seeking to upgrade the manufacturer's existing imaging and control system for microscopes. This tender, classified under the CPV code 38510000, is located in Nottingham, England. The procurement method is a direct tender via a single tender action, with the contract having been awarded on 28 April 2022 and valued at £27,982. The complete upgrade was necessary to transfer the digital Orius camera from one microscope to another simultaneously with the upgrade of the imaging/control system. The tender documentation was published on 4 July 2022.

This opportunity could greatly benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in imaging and control systems for microscopes, or similar technological upgrades. Companies experienced in precision instrumentation, digital imaging, or laboratory equipment are well-suited to compete for this type of contract, as it involves a specific enhancement that only the original manufacturer could perform, highlighting the need for specialised knowledge and capabilities in this niche market.

## Notice

It is an upgrade of the manufacturer's existing imaging and control system and they will move/transfer the digital Orius camera from one microscope onto another microscope at the same time as upgrading the imaging/control system. This is something only the manufacturer could do.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19d64d2-7e42-4a3f-a72a-1504af634607 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Apr 2022 - 28 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,982 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK (GB) LTD T/A GATAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Jul 2022 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19d64d2-7e42-4a3f-a72a-1504af634607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a19d64d2-7e42-4a3f-a72a-1504af634607
  4th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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