---
title: "Purchase of a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-161880"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CARDIFF UNIVERSITY"
published: "2026-02-19"
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# Purchase of a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope

Buyer: CARDIFF UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-161880

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## Summary

Cardiff University has successfully concluded the procurement process for acquiring a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope. The procurement was conducted under the NWUPC Framework (LAB3162 NW) and falls within the 'goods' category with a CPV classification of "Microscopes" (38510000). The location associated with the procurement is Cardiff, UK, and the award has been tagged, indicating a completed stage with the contract actively in effect as of 19 February 2026. This contract was awarded to Hitachi High-Tech Europe Gmbh, with a value of £91,630. The entire process and subsequent award were administered by Cardiff University’s Procurement Services, situated at The Spark Building, Maindy Road, Cardiff.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technological equipment and scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in compact and portable microscope solutions. Given Cardiff University's established reputation and ongoing academic research endeavours, businesses supplying cutting-edge technology in microscopy can leverage this partnership to expand their presence and influence within the educational and scientific sectors. Although this particular contract featured only one bidder, it underscores potential for competitive entities capable of meeting strict procurement criteria and demonstrating innovation in laboratory equipment supply.

## Notice

Cardiff University has awarded a contract for Purchase of a compact and portable tabletop scanning microscope through a NWUPC Framework (LAB3162 NW)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161880 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,630 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CARDIFF UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF24 4HQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HITACHI HIGH-TECH EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 15:36 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=161880

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers
- https://www.hitachi-hightech.com/eu

## Provenance

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