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title: "Davy Laboratory Microscopes"
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# Davy Laboratory Microscopes

Buyer: EU SUPPLY LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bc4af017-2190-4b48-a9eb-7797dc3c2665

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is seeking to purchase Davy Laboratory Microscopes to support teaching and research activities. The procurement is classified under the goods category and follows an open procedure. The tender is currently active, with a tender period ending on 8th February 2023. The contract period is set to start on 13th March 2023 and end on 30th September 2023, with the procurement method detailed as 'Other - Open'. The buying organization is the University of Plymouth, located in Plymouth, Devon, with the procurement stage at the tender phase.

This opportunity to supply microscopes and cameras for teaching and research at the University of Plymouth is suitable for businesses specializing in camera and microscope equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate in this tender. Businesses that can provide the required high-speed wireless functionality, cameras, and microscopes are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes opportunities for delivering to various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international destinations specified in the tender.

## Notice

The Faculty of Science and Engineering within the University of Plymouth requires a package of microscopes with cameras, display equipment and full high-speed wireless functionality to support digitally-enabled, interactive teaching and research for our students across a range of subject areas from biological to geological. In total, we are looking to purchase 123 microscopes in combination with a wireless system of cameras, with built in flip down screens. We also require 30 cameras (also with screens and full wireless functionality) to upgrade our current fleet of Olympus CX31P microscopes, which are being retained. We require all microscopes / cameras to have the capability to allow users to capture images, as well as to annotate and add scale bars etc to their captured images. The ability to connect mobile devices would be beneficial.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4af46c-ae37-44f6-9428-8ca526de2574 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Other - Open |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EU SUPPLY LIMITED |
| Additional buyers | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH, DEVON |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL4 8AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | Drake |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38651000 - Cameras

## Release History

- 11 Jan 2023 at 15:39 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4af46c-ae37-44f6-9428-8ca526de2574
- 10 Jan 2023 at 13:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4af46c-ae37-44f6-9428-8ca526de2574

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd4af46c-ae37-44f6-9428-8ca526de2574
  11th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58815&B=UNIVERSITYPLYMOUTH
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/97185
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/about-us/university-structure/service-areas/procurement

## Provenance

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