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title: "4525/JN/25 - Wide-field Fluorescence Microscope"
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# 4525/JN/25 - Wide-field Fluorescence Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0542f6

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield, a sub-central government public authority located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, initiated an open tender process, reference 4525/JN/25, for the procurement of a wide-field fluorescence microscope. This procurement is situated within the medical research equipment industry category and involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of equipment crucial for live imaging of neurons to aid in neurodegenerative disease research. The tender process, conducted openly under the UKPGA legal framework, moved through the stages to the award phase on 26th August 2025, with the contract becoming active on the 8th of August 2025. The procurement contract, valued at £144,989.59, was awarded to Photon Lines Limited.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as the procurement process explicitly supported their involvement. The focus on both technical and quality criteria in addition to price makes it an attractive proposition for companies specialising in microscope technology and related scientific equipment. Firms with expertise in integrating advanced imaging systems with existing laboratory infrastructure, particularly those experienced in collaborating with academic institutions for the enhancement of research capabilities, would be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. The successful supplier, Photon Lines Limited, exemplifies the capability to fulfill these specialised requirements.

## Notice

With funding from the MRC the laboratory of Prof Kurt De Vos is seeking the below requirements to aid in the research of the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of wide-field fluorescence microscope equipped for live imaging of neurons, including axonal trafficking of organelles, synaptic function and calcium dynamics. This system needs to be integrated with an existing Lightsource (CoolLED Pe-4000) and with electrophysiology (field stimulation/MEA) equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051157-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,175 |
| Lots value | £133,175 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,989 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PHOTON LINES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 09:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051157-2025
- 4 Jun 2025 at 14:49 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029981-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051157-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029981-2025
  4th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be downloaded at this website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.photonlines.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/

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