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title: "Confocal Microscope"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH"
published: "2019-03-04"
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# Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-da541f9a-0d60-4654-bd3e-893f2882a93c

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## Summary

The University of Plymouth is currently conducting a tender for a Confocal Microscope as part of its procurement process in the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes (CPV code 38510000). Published on 4th March 2019, this tender has a contract value of £396,000. The delivery will take place in the South West region of England. The tender period ended on 25th February 2019, leading to the contract period starting on 1st March 2019 and concluding on 1st March 2020. The procurement was initiated as a voluntary ex ante transparency notice.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses within the scientific equipment sector to expand their client base. Companies that manufacture or supply high-quality microscopy equipment would be well-positioned to bid for this contract. Additionally, businesses with experience in providing goods to educational institutions may also find this tender appealing, given the focus on innovative technological tools for educational purposes.

## Notice

Confocal Microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33887964-10ed-4b52-b92c-86d983412b80 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Voluntary ex ante transparency notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2019 - 1 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £396,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2019 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33887964-10ed-4b52-b92c-86d983412b80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33887964-10ed-4b52-b92c-86d983412b80
  4th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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