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title: "Laser Trapping Confocal Microscope"
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# Laser Trapping Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF YORK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a39c

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## Summary

The University of York is seeking proposals for a laser trapping confocal microscope as part of a recently awarded procurement process. The procurement falls under the industry category of 'Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)' with CPV code 38000000. This tender follows an open procedure and involves the purchase of goods for the Bioscience Technology Facility, located in York (region UKE21). The procurement process started with the tender notice dated 27th September 2024, and the submission deadline was 28th October 2024. A single bid was received and evaluated based on technical quality (80%) and price (20%), resulting in the award of the contract to LUMICKS B.V., valued at £829,331, effective from 13th November 2024.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those specialising in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. Companies that excel in providing high-quality, advanced research equipment can greatly benefit from participating in such tenders. The University of York’s open access to bioscience technology and research services ensures a steady demand for state-of-the-art equipment and technology. SMEs with innovative solutions that combine technical expertise with competitive pricing are particularly well-suited to compete in these types of procurement processes.

## Notice

The Bioscience Technology Facility at the University of York provides open access to technology and research services for the biosciences in academia and industry. This unique facility allows access and support to a wide range of technologies and expertise in an integrated manner. As part of a recent award the University is pleased to invite proposals for a laser trapping confocal microscope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Bioscience Technology Facility at the University of York provides open access to technology and research services for the biosciences in academia and industry. This unique facility allows access and support to a wide range of technologies and expertise in an integrated manner. As part of a recent award the University is pleased to invite proposals for a laser trapping confocal microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038172-2024 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £829,331 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF YORK |
| Locality | YORK |
| Post town | York |
| Postcode | YO10 5DD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE21 York |
| Local authority | York |
| Electoral ward | Hull Road |
| Westminster constituency | York Central |
| Delivery location | TLE21 York |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUMICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2024 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038172-2024
- 27 Sep 2024 at 12:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030984-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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