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title: "Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope"
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# Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b87183a1-cf0c-4d64-bf3d-df79127492c8

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has recently completed a tender process for the "Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope." This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £164,908.12. The procurement was executed through a selective method, directly awarded under the APUC LAB1015AP framework, with the contract period commencing on 9th February 2021 and concluding on 9th February 2023. The tender period ended on 8th February 2021, and the delivery is to be made to the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment, particularly those aligned with laboratory technologies and imaging systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, especially those with innovative solutions in microscopy and laboratory equipment. Engaging with this tender process can also help businesses form partnerships and build capacity to respond to future opportunities within the academic and healthcare sectors.

## Notice

Provision of an Inverted Confocal Microscope as a direct award under the APUC LAB1015AP Framework - Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment - 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/0e04ff0f-86e5-4ad0-97e0-02ce255787f5 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Feb 2021 - 9 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £164,908 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,908 |
| 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 | NIKON |

## 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 07:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e04ff0f-86e5-4ad0-97e0-02ce255787f5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e04ff0f-86e5-4ad0-97e0-02ce255787f5
  23rd February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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