---
title: "Spotlight Microscope Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040187"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
published: "2023-09-18"
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# Spotlight Microscope Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040187

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of 2 x Spotlight 400 FTIR Microscopes in the goods category. The procurement method used was 'limited' through negotiation without the publication of a contract notice. The buyer, University of Exeter, located in Exeter, United Kingdom, awarded the contract to PerkinElmer AES (UK) Limited with a value of £335,046.57 signed on 13th September 2023.

This tender for Spotlight Microscope Systems offers an opportunity for businesses specialising in microscopes and spectrometers to compete. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, which means the contract is currently active. Businesses dealing with similar equipment and technology, particularly those with capabilities in creating and managing extensive data libraries, would be well-suited to explore partnership opportunities with the University of Exeter for future projects.

## Notice

To procure 2 x Spotlight 400 FTIR Microscopes

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To procure 2 x Spotlight 400 FTIR Microscopes

### Procurement Information

A library of spectra is needed to analyse data gathered with the instruments. This library is user made and the libraries are not compatible with other suppliers' equipment. The microplastics team have spent years compiling an extensive library using a spotlight 400 on loan from Greenpeace. They therefore need to purchase the same instrument to be able to transfer the library.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027461-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 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 | £335,046 |

## 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 | PERKINELMER AES (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 09:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027461-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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