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title: "LU00674 - Supply of an Integrated Atomic Force and Confocal Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscope (AFM-CFLIM)"
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# LU00674 - Supply of an Integrated Atomic Force and Confocal Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging Microscope (AFM-CFLIM)

Buyer: LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb777eee-adec-4e12-8407-6429b18c6829

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## Summary

Loughborough University is seeking to procure an integrated atomic force and confocal fluorescence lifetime imaging microscope (AFM-CFLIM) under an open tender procedure. The contract, valued at £425,000, is classified under fluorescent and polarising microscopes and will be delivered in the East Midlands, UK. The tender period concluded on 17th December 2019, with the contract period spanning from 20th December 2019 to 30th June 2020. The procurement has been awarded to Bruker France SA, with the award published on 22nd December 2019.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and advanced microscopy tools. Companies that manufacture or supply high-tech goods, particularly those within the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, would be well-placed to explore similar contracts in the future. The openness of this tender process encourages competition and innovation, making it an attractive prospect for suppliers capable of delivering specialised scientific instruments.

## Notice

Loughborough University has a requirement to procure an integrated atomic force (AFM) and confocal fluorescence lifetime imaging microscope (CFLIM) for the characterisation of a wide range of materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04065c09-3233-4c82-b5fe-1d3499f67acc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Dec 2019 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £425,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £425,000 |
| 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 | LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LOUGHBOROUGH |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE11 3TU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Charnwood |
| Electoral ward | Loughborough Ashby |
| Westminster constituency | Loughborough |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER FRANCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2019 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04065c09-3233-4c82-b5fe-1d3499f67acc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04065c09-3233-4c82-b5fe-1d3499f67acc
  22nd December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=458746620
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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