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title: "NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope"
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# NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c98a9525-610a-43e6-b58a-cf0bebaaad74

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a confocal microscope at the National Horizons Centre located in Darlington. The contract is valued at £200,000 and was awarded by Teesside University, with the procurement having followed an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 26th June 2018, and the contract commenced on 27th June 2018, extending until 15th March 2019. This initiative is part of a larger funding scheme supported by the England European Regional Development Fund, aimed at stimulating economic development and innovation in the region, particularly in the industry of microscopes.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, or technical services related to biomedical research. Businesses that can provide advanced imaging solutions or have experience in delivering high-quality scientific apparatus would be well placed to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with this sector not only presents a chance for contractual growth but also aligns with broader funding initiatives that support innovation and job creation within local communities.

## Notice

The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a microscopic imaging system with capability of taking confocal images with FRET and FILM capability in the same microscope to be located at the National Horizons Centre in Darlington.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebaa84fc-8919-4dda-85ae-5a30afe58600 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2018 |
| Contract period | 26 Jun 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2018 at 06:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebaa84fc-8919-4dda-85ae-5a30afe58600

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebaa84fc-8919-4dda-85ae-5a30afe58600
  7th August 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=337338662
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

## Provenance

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