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title: "Contract for the provision of a Multiphoton and CARS laser"
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# Contract for the provision of a Multiphoton and CARS laser

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a62102a0-3a6a-4f94-8142-4f6ff38b4aa6

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns a contract titled "Contract for the provision of a Multiphoton and CARS laser," initiated by the University of Southampton, located in Southampton, England. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment and was carried out through a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with an award value of £185,000. The contract period commenced on 5th February 2021 and is set to conclude on 5th February 2023, while the tender period ended on 16th December 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those that manufacture or distribute laser systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to pursue this contract, given the buyer's openness to engaging with such organisations. Companies that can demonstrate innovative solutions and reliable service delivery in niche areas of optical and laser technology stand to benefit from this contract, aiding in their business growth and expansion into the public sector.

## Notice

Further Competition for the Provision of an Multiphoton and CARS Laser under the APUC Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment Framework LAB1015AP Lot 2 Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3489e66-7cc8-4c82-b047-4c9ce9543a19 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Feb 2021 - 5 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £185,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £185,000 |
| 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 | 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 | PHOTONIC SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2021 at 07:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3489e66-7cc8-4c82-b047-4c9ce9543a19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a3489e66-7cc8-4c82-b047-4c9ce9543a19
  23rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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