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title: "Fluorescence Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055303"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)"
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# Fluorescence Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055303

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## Summary

This contracting process involves the University of Sussex procuring a Fluorescence Microscope for Cancer Research. Situated in Falmer, Brighton, the University falls under the category of public authority - sub-central government. The procurement, categorized within the scientific microscope industry, was conducted through a limited competition method due to its below-threshold nature, and the contract was awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. on 9th June 2025. The contract, valued at £30,579.04, is active from 23rd June 2025 to 22nd June 2026, covering the supply of goods specifically at the bidder's location in Solihull, UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the scientific apparatus industry, specifically those specializing in high-precision microscopy equipment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering tailored research instruments, like Leica Microsystems, stand a favourable chance to thrive in such procurements due to their agility and capacity to meet specialised requirements at competitive rates. Innovators in the scientific equipment space can leverage this pattern of procurement to expand their client base within educational and research institutions, thus contributing to their business growth in the realm of technology-enabled research solutions.

## Notice

Fluorescence Microscope for Cancer Research

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034912-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,579 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE) |
| Locality | FALMER, BRIGHTON |
| Post town | Brighton |
| Postcode | BN1 9RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ21 Brighton and Hove |
| Local authority | Brighton and Hove |
| Electoral ward | Coldean & Stanmer |
| Westminster constituency | Brighton Pavilion |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2025 at 08:14 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034912-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034912-2025
  25th June 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.leica-microsystems.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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