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title: "Provision of a High-Resolution Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope"
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# Provision of a High-Resolution Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba170afc-b449-4c73-a091-2858cff4bc61

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## Summary

The University of Southampton has successfully completed a procurement process for the provision of a High-Resolution Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope, with a total contract value of £569,956.01. This procurement was initiated under the selective method, with a call-off from the APUC LAB1015AP Framework, specifically targeting the supply of microscopy equipment classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period concluded on 22nd February 2021, and the contract commenced on 23rd February 2021, running for one year until 23rd February 2022. The delivery address for the contract is within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment sector, particularly those offering advanced microscopy solutions. Companies that specialise in the manufacture or supply of high-resolution imaging equipment, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find prospects to engage with similar contracts in the future. As the University of Southampton continues to invest in cutting-edge technology, suppliers who can demonstrate innovation and quality in their offerings would be particularly well-positioned to compete for upcoming tenders.

## Notice

Direct Award from the APUC LAB1015AP Framework for the supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment, Lot 5 - Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b83d303-3b8a-41f9-bc8c-21b079736cf7 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 23 Feb 2021 - 23 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £569,956 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £569,956 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b83d303-3b8a-41f9-bc8c-21b079736cf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5b83d303-3b8a-41f9-bc8c-21b079736cf7
  25th February 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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