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title: "Laser Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-039765"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Laser Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-039765

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has awarded a contract for a Laser Confocal Microscope with a total value of £200,000 to Met Prep Ltd. The procurement was carried out through a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The objective of the tender was to procure a microscope for research purposes, supported by an existing service contract and compatible with existing accessories. The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive.

This opportunity is suitable for businesses in the goods category, specifically those involved in supplying scientific instruments. Companies with expertise in providing microscopes or related accessories may find this tender appealing. The University of Exeter, as the buyer, aims to achieve its research objectives through this procurement, creating opportunities for suppliers like Met Prep Ltd to contribute to academic advancements in the field of microscopes.

## Notice

Procurement of a laser confocal microscope which will enable research objectives to be achieved, is supported by an existing service contract and is compatible with existing accessories.

### Procurement Information

Procurement of a laser confocal microscope which will enable research objectives to be achieved, is supported by an existing service contract and is compatible with existing accessories.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001139-2023 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MET PREP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2023 at 14:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001139-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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