---
title: "Award for Confocal Laser Scanning Super Resolution Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000514005"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2017-10-03"
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# Award for Confocal Laser Scanning Super Resolution Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000514005

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the Tender AU17/39, which involved the award of a contract for a Confocal Laser Scanning Super Resolution Microscope, valued at £425,000. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the education industry, and is classified under the CPV code for imaging equipment. This process took place in Aberdeen, UK, with the contract signed on 28th September 2017, following an open procurement method allowing for broad participation.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in high-resolution imaging technologies. Potential competitors would benefit from understanding the intricate specifications outlined by the University of Aberdeen, especially in providing equipment capable of dynamic imaging with minimal impact on sensitive samples. Given the nature of the contract, companies in both the manufacturing and supply of imaging systems, as well as those involved in related scientific services, would be well-positioned to engage in similar procurement processes in the future.

## Notice

Confocal Laser Scanning Super Resolution Microscope. The equipment will be used to obtain very high resolution images of fluorescently labelled samples and must be capable of long-term dynamic imaging of extremely small structures and cells without causing damage to the samples.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Confocal Laser Scanning Super Resolution Microscope. The equipment will be used to obtain very high resolution images of fluorescently labelled samples and must be capable of long-term dynamic imaging of extremely small structures and cells without causing damage to the samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297143 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Sep 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £425,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297143

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT297143
  Award for Confocal Laser Scanning Super Resolution Microscope - Confocal Laser Scanning Super Resolution Microscope. The equipment will be used to obtain very high resolution images of fluorescently labelled samples and must be capable of long-term dynamic imaging of extremely small structures and cells without causing damage to the samples.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000514005

## Provenance

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