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title: "Procurement of a Multi-purpose Confocal Imaging System"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL - THIS TENDER PROCESS WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL PROCUREMENT POLICY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROCUREMENT, THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL IS NOT A CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT ACT 2023."
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# Procurement of a Multi-purpose Confocal Imaging System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL - THIS TENDER PROCESS WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL PROCUREMENT POLICY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROCUREMENT, THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL IS NOT A CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT ACT 2023.  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d781

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is actively seeking bids for a project titled "Procurement of a Multi-purpose Confocal Imaging System." This procurement process falls within the 'goods' category specifically targeting the scientific sector, with classification codes related to checking, testing apparatus, and optical instruments. The procurement location is primarily the United Kingdom, with delivery targeted to Czechia. As of now, the process is in the 'tender' stage, with key milestones including an enquiry period ending on 21st November 2025 and a submission deadline of 1st December 2025. The selected project is supported by a BBSRC ALERT 24 grant and aims to enhance the capabilities of the Wolfson Bioimaging Facility at the University.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing or supplying advanced optical and microscopy equipment to engage with a prestigious academic institution. The open procurement method invites a wide range of qualified suppliers to participate, focusing on high technical quality and competitive pricing, with an 80% weight given to technical criteria and 20% to commercial pricing. Companies with a strong background in providing state-of-the-art imaging systems for live cell imaging and related technologies will find this tender particularly fitting. Such opportunities can facilitate business growth through collaboration with a leading research university known for its contributions to scientific advancements.

## Notice

Note: This tender process will be governed by the internal Procurement Policy of the University of Bristol. For the avoidance of doubt, for the purposes of this procurement, the University of Bristol is not a Contracting Authority for the purposes of the Procurement Act 2023, which will accordingly not apply to this procurement. The University of Bristol's Wolfson Bioimaging Facility based in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences wishes to expand its current suite of fluorescence microscopes (confocal, spinning disk, widefield, lightsheet, multiphoton, TIRF, SMLM, STED, FLIM) to extend capacity and capabilities for live cell, organism and organoid imaging. The opportunity to expand the Wolfson Bioimaging Facility has arisen following the award of a BBSRC ALERT 24 grant to provide equipment for fast confocal imaging with low photodamage and high sensitivity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069906-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL - THIS TENDER PROCESS WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE INTERNAL PROCUREMENT POLICY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS PROCUREMENT, THE UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL IS NOT A CONTRACTING AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE PROCUREMENT ACT 2023. |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS8 1QU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus
- 38600000 - Optical instruments

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2025 at 18:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069906-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069906-2025
  30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://tenders.bris.ac.uk/
- https://www.bristol.ac.uk/directory/procurement/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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