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title: "Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-048742"
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# Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048742

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems" at the University of Warwick has advanced to the award stage. This process, which fell under the industry category of laboratory and optical equipment, was initially set in motion to acquire widefield microscope systems for high-quality live cell imaging experiments. The open procurement method was employed for this process, with a submission deadline set on 2nd September 2024. The location of this procurement activity is focused on Coventry, UK, with the University of Warwick acting as the buying organisation. The contract, valued at £320,994.73, was awarded to Nikon Europe B.V. on 19th December 2024, signifying the completion of the procurement process.

This tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment, particularly those capable of providing advanced imaging systems. The open procedure allowed a wide range of suppliers to participate, with a total of three bids submitted, including two from SMEs. The focus on high-quality live cell imaging experiments indicates that businesses with expertise in microscopy and laboratory systems were well-suited to compete. The opportunity to engage with a prestigious institution like the University of Warwick could offer substantial growth prospects for the successful supplier and help establish a reputation for quality and reliability in the academic research sector.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).Submission deadline: 02.09.2024The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).Submission deadline: 02.09.2024The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Options: Please refer to the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051687-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £308,000 |
| Lots value | £308,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £320,994 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
- 38518100 - Wide field microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2025 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051687-2025
- 2 Aug 2024 at 14:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024341-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).Submission
- https://warwick.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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