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title: "Spotlight 200 upgrade"
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# Spotlight 200 upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebb6f0da-200f-4f7c-a153-2a1eff36a6f7

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University Of The West Of England, which purchased services related to the "Spotlight 200 upgrade" worth £49,998.48. This upgrade pertains to microscopes (CPV classification 38510000) and was conducted through a single tender action, as it fell below the threshold for competitive tendering. The contract period ran from 2nd March 2022 to 3rd March 2022, with the award notice published on 11th April 2022. The delivery address for the project is located in Bristol, England, with the tender process now completed.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the scientific instrument sector, particularly those who specialise in microscope upgrades and associated services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the procurement method allows for direct, less formal engagement with the buyer. Companies involved in installation and training services for scientific equipment may find this contract aligns well with their offerings, potentially leading to further business growth and collaborations in the educational and research sectors.

## Notice

Spotlight 200 upgrade for frontier FT-IR, installation, training and shipping/handling

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90908916-500a-47c0-9446-d1d9dc36177b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2022 - 3 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,998 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,998 |
| 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 THE WEST OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS16 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PERKINELMER LAS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2022 at 14:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90908916-500a-47c0-9446-d1d9dc36177b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90908916-500a-47c0-9446-d1d9dc36177b
  11th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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