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title: "(NU/1085) The Supply & Installation of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment"
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# (NU/1085) The Supply & Installation of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f59f6f1d-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY, seeking bids for the project titled "(NU/1085) The Supply & Installation of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment". This tender falls under the goods category and is classified within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector. The project's primary location is in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. The tender period concluded on 15th September 2015, with the contract duration running from 30th September 2015 to 30th December 2015. The contract was awarded on 5th October 2015 and has a total value of £990,000.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for companies involved in manufacturing and supplying laboratory equipment, especially those capable of delivering advanced optical and imaging technologies. Businesses that specialise in providing high-quality microscopes and related tools would benefit significantly from this contract. Additionally, suppliers experienced in working under competitive tendering frameworks and capable of meeting specific technical specifications are encouraged to engage in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Mini competition from APUC framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe6c0fd-011c-4853-a831-fea6d484a3cc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2015 |
| Contract period | 17 Nov 2015 - 24 Nov 2015 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £990,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £990,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE22 6NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Bedlington West |
| Westminster constituency | Blyth and Ashington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe6c0fd-011c-4853-a831-fea6d484a3cc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfe6c0fd-011c-4853-a831-fea6d484a3cc
  3rd November 2015 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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