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title: "Purchase of NeoScan NXL Scanner and Workstation and accessories"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-07830e"
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buyer: "Aberystwyth University"
published: "2026-10-07"
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# Purchase of NeoScan NXL Scanner and Workstation and accessories

Buyer: Aberystwyth University  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07830e

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## Summary

Aberystwyth University purchased a NeoScan NXL scanner, workstation and accessories for laboratory use. The procurement is classified as microscopes and is described as high-value laboratory equipment. Delivery was to Aberystwyth University in Aberystwyth, Wales. The purchase was made through lot 2 of the UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment framework, which covers laboratory equipment. The listed delivery item also carries a laboratory benching classification, but the procurement title and description centre on the scanner, workstation and accessories. This is an equipment supply requirement for a university, rather than a works or service contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Wonderful Scientific Limited. Aberystwyth University used a direct award under the UKUPC framework, selecting the highest-ranked supplier able to meet the specification; the framework ranking reflected technical quality and commercial assessment. Technical criteria carried 60% and commercial criteria 40%. The recorded procedure was limited, without publication of a call for competition. The contract was signed on 7 October 2026 and is active, with a value of £380,000. One lot was listed, although its status is recorded as cancelled; the award and contract are recorded as active. The data gives no contract end date or duration.

For suppliers tracking future laboratory-equipment requirements at Aberystwyth University, this purchase indicates demand for a high-value scanning system supplied with its workstation and accessories. A credible competitor would need to offer equipment that fits the specified technical requirements, alongside a competitive commercial proposition. The route used here relied on the UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment framework and selection of its top-ranked supplier where the requirement matched the framework specification. Framework positioning and strong performance across both technical quality and price therefore matter for this buyer. The recorded supplier was an SME, showing that a smaller specialist supplier was capable of winning this requirement; the opportunity was not limited to large equipment businesses.

## Notice

Direct award to highest ranked supplier under UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment lot 2 - Framework reference LAB3162 OJEU Reference - 2023/S 086-265096

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award under lot 2 of UKUPC High Value Laboratory Equipment Framework. Award was made to the top ranked supplier which was able to meet the specification. Framework stipulates - You can contract directly with the highest scoring/top ranked Supplier on the Agreement when your requirements meet those outlined in the original tender documents. For example, if you wish to purchase a product that is within the scope of the Agreement and you are satisfied that the requirements that were covered within the tender meet your needs then you would be able to conduct a Direct Award. Additional information: Weightings included within notice are the framework weightings upon which ranking was carried out.

### Procurement Information

Direct award via OJEU framework - 2023/S 086-265096

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094886-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Oct 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £380,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | Aberystwyth University |
| Locality | ABERYSTWYTH |
| Postcode area | Shrewsbury |
| Postcode | SY23 3BF |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL41 Mid Wales |
| Local authority | Ceredigion |
| Electoral ward | Aberystwyth Morfa a Glais |
| Westminster constituency | Ceredigion Preseli |
| Delivery location | TLL14 South West Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Wonderful Scientific Limited |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 39181000 - Laboratory benching

## Release History

- 7 Oct 2026 at 15:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/094886-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:265096-2023:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.aber.ac.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA1009

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