---
title: "UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04d08a"
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# UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04d08a

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## Summary

The University of Leeds has completed the procurement process for an "UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade" in the industry category of Microscopes. This contract pertains to the delivery of goods at a specified location in Leeds. The process culminated in an award stage finalized on 15th January 2025. The procurement was conducted through a limited method without prior publication due to the technical specifics that necessitated the involvement of the original equipment manufacturer.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in highly technical upgrades and equipment maintenance. Businesses best suited to compete in such processes are those with specialised technical capabilities and experience with bespoke instrumentation, ideally those recognised by professional bodies and capable of delivering high-quality technical solutions. The contract, valued at £46,000, has been awarded to Oxford Instruments, reinforcing the demand for services that require a high level of technical expertise.

## Notice

NOTICE OF AWARD of an UPG-CONT-ARC 3 controller upgrade

### Procurement Information

Upgrade to existing Oxford Instruments instrumentation which can only be provided by the original manufacturer

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001486-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE42 Leeds |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OXFORD INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2025 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001486-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leeds.ac.uk
- https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=917840290

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