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title: "Next Generation Nano-imaging Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028d3a"
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# Next Generation Nano-imaging Equipment

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028d3a

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## Summary

Cardiff University initiated a tender for the acquisition of Next Generation Nano-imaging Equipment, specifically desktop microscopes classified under the CPV code 38510000. This procurement process, which followed a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, has reached the award stage as of 22nd January 2021, with a contract value of £225,000. The delivery is targeted to a location in the UK (region UKL22), and the purchasing activity is classified under the goods category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialized businesses in the field of advanced imaging technology and scientific equipment. Companies capable of delivering high-precision nano-imaging solutions, particularly those that can meet the technical specifications of super-resolution microscopes, are well-positioned to compete. With the unique status of Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd as the sole supplier of the required equipment, potential suppliers should be aware of any emerging needs or potential future contracts that might arise from related research or educational initiatives at Cardiff University.

## Notice

Next Generation Nano-imaging desktop Equipment

### Procurement Information

Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd (ONI) are the only company in existence that produce the desktop super-resolution microscope called the Nanoimager and that ONI are sole suppliers of this product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010657-2022 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £225,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 0DE |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Adamsdown |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff East |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD NANOIMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 08:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010657-2022
- 26 Jan 2021 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001508-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0258

## Provenance

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