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title: "Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042e47"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)"
published: "2024-04-05"
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# Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042e47

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## Summary

The University of Salford has recently completed the procurement process for a Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope. The University, as the buyer, aimed to acquire advanced microscopy equipment to support research activities at their Biomedical Research and Innovation Centre. The procurement was for goods falling under the industry category of Microscopes, with a contract value of £449,813.29 GBP. The tender progressed through the procurement stages with the award successfully granted to Cairn Research Ltd. Key dates included the contract signing on April 5, 2024.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of scientific equipment, especially those specialised in microscopy technologies. Suppliers interested in providing high-quality equipment and services related to microscopy and laboratory instruments would find this tender suitable for expanding their business. Due to the specific requirements outlined in the tender, businesses with expertise in developing and supplying advanced microscopy solutions tailored for research institutions like the University of Salford would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process.

## Notice

We have recently received internal investment to procure a new laser scanning spinning disk confocal microscope with super-resolution microscopy capability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011040-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | £540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £449,813 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 07:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011040-2024
- 18 Jan 2024 at 15:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001797-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
- https://www.salford.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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