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title: "GB-Leeds: E/3369 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope."
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# GB-Leeds: E/3369 Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8b7e03c-d6f4-4226-a329-c86770685ac1

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has completed a procurement process for the acquisition of a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope, valued at £106,666. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically in the field of microscopes, and was located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure and was initiated on 21 September 2018. The contract period for the awarded item starts on 24 September 2018 and extends until 24 September 2021. This announcement was officially published on 25 October 2018.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment and microscopy sectors, allowing them to engage with educational institutions. Companies capable of supplying high-precision analytical instruments, particularly those producing or distributing laser scanning microscopes, are well-suited to participate in future procurement processes with similar requirements. Given the University of Leeds' appeal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to consider bidding, there may also be avenues for innovative SMEs to emerge within this competitive landscape.

## Notice

Notice of award of a Confocal Laser Scanning Microscope capable of nanometre Z-Axis resolution for the characterization of the topography, structure and composition of a wide variety of samples. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357c1609-9945-4f76-90be-223035534502 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2018 - 24 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £106,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £106,666 |
| 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 LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 25 Oct 2018 at 14:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357c1609-9945-4f76-90be-223035534502

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/357c1609-9945-4f76-90be-223035534502
  25th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=354261407
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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