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title: "Nikon Shuttlepix Microscope purchase"
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# Nikon Shuttlepix Microscope purchase

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ac560c7f-4b97-444a-8f83-5c580926de84

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Nikon Shuttlepix Microscope purchase" was conducted by the University of Sheffield, located in Rotherham, England. This tender, within the industry category of microscopes (CPV Code: 38510000), reached its conclusion on 11th January 2018. The total contract value was £26,000, which was awarded following a sole supplier authorisation method. The contract period commenced on 16th January 2018 and concluded the next day.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those offering imaging and microscopy solutions. Companies capable of providing innovative and high-quality microscope equipment would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. As the procurement process was streamlined with a specific supplier, there may be potential for businesses to engage in alternative tenders or partnerships with entities like the University of Sheffield for subsequent projects to increase capacity and capabilities.

## Notice

Additional Nikon Shuttlepix microscope to work alongside 2 already installed at Nuclear AMRC to increase capacity

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28aa113-2e36-46bc-aeb0-40fb4d0c5281 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Sole Supplier Authorisation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 16 Jan 2018 - 17 Jan 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,000 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | ROTHERHAM |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S60 5TZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Electoral ward | Rother Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Rotherham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON METROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2018 at 15:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28aa113-2e36-46bc-aeb0-40fb4d0c5281

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f28aa113-2e36-46bc-aeb0-40fb4d0c5281
  16th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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