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title: "PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE"
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published: "2024-01-22"
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# PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03ecc1

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of a contract for a multi-spectral light sheet microscope and associated maintenance. This opportunity falls under the medical equipments category and was awarded to M Squared Life Limited. The University of Glasgow awarded the contract worth £577,700 on 20th October 2023. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the main procurement category was goods. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those offering high-quality technical specifications, technical service support, delivery & installation, training & support, acceptance testing, and added value services. Businesses focusing on imaging technology and microscopy services, especially those capable of meeting the specified quality criteria and price competitiveness, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The University's strong commitment to community benefits also opens avenues for suppliers engaging in employment and training initiatives, subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, equality and diversity programs, among others.

## Notice

AWARD OF PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE The University of Glasgow (UoG) has been awarded an MRC Equip 2023 grant and thus has a requirement to purchase a multi-spectral light sheet microscope capable of imaging at high resolution over a large field of view.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002137-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Oct 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 | £577,700 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | M SQUARED LIFE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 16:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002137-2024
- 3 Aug 2023 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022596-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000740608
- https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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