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title: "Confocal Microscope for BSL3 Facility - AWARD"
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# Confocal Microscope for BSL3 Facility - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d6c98d08-9f42-4623-bba1-d0a2328d8b54

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has completed a procurement process to purchase a confocal microscope for their BSL3 facility. This tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, Optical and Precision Equipments, with a specific CPV code of 38510000 for microscopes. The procurement followed an open procedure and was specifically targeted at SMEs and VCSEs. The contract was awarded on 29th February 2024, with the delivery of the microscope expected to commence on 13th March 2024 and conclude by 12th March 2025. The procurement process was realised within the region of West Midlands, United Kingdom, with the university's main campus located in Coventry (CV4 8UW). The value of the contract was GBP 189,390.

This tender represents a significant opportunity, especially for businesses within the laboratory equipment, optical, and precision instruments sectors. By securing contracts through such procurements, businesses can enhance their portfolios and potentially secure further opportunities within educational institutions. This particular contract, awarded to Andor Technology Limited, demonstrates the viability for companies specialised in advanced scientific equipment to engage in fruitful business expansions. Such tenders offer growth prospects by providing exposure and the possibility of forming lasting relationships with leading academic institutions like the University of Warwick.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a confocal microscope for a Bsl3 facility. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0478e6-a9ea-42b1-a183-beea7acd0b80 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2024 - 12 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,390 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 8UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38634000 - Optical microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 09:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0478e6-a9ea-42b1-a183-beea7acd0b80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff0478e6-a9ea-42b1-a183-beea7acd0b80
  16th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

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