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title: "Digital Microscope"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DERBY"
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# Digital Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e27695aa-ee76-46cb-ba01-13224aedfff9

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## Summary

The University of Derby is conducting a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Digital Microscope, aimed at improving the quality of image capture in various light conditions. This tender, classified under the CPV code "38510000" for Microscopes, was published on 16th October 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure below the financial threshold, with the tender period ending on 13th November 2020. The contract execution is set to commence on 20th November 2020 and conclude by 25th December 2020, with an estimated value of £25,000.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses that specialise in scientific instruments or imaging technology. Companies with solutions tailored to the educational and research sectors, particularly those capable of providing high-quality digital microscopy systems, would greatly benefit from participating in this tender. With the growing emphasis on advanced educational tools, businesses that can demonstrate innovative features or competitive pricing should consider submitting a proposal.

## Notice

The College of Life and Natural Sciences is seeking to purchase a Digital Microscope system for automatic capture of high-quality images in both Transmitted and Reflected light across a wide range of magnifications and applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0379777-0f15-4e2c-8b3d-fa7b19e2d6d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2021 - 25 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF DERBY |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 1GB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Allestree |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Derbyshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2021 at 10:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0379777-0f15-4e2c-8b3d-fa7b19e2d6d0
- 16 Oct 2020 at 09:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0cb32e-5a98-495a-9255-9bd47dfce5ed

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0379777-0f15-4e2c-8b3d-fa7b19e2d6d0
  15th January 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f0cb32e-5a98-495a-9255-9bd47dfce5ed
  16th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.derby.ac.uk

## Provenance

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