--- title: "Microscopes and Imaging Equipment" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2018-05-09" --- # Microscopes and Imaging Equipment Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088.json) ## Summary APUC Limited is the buying organisation that has recently completed a public procurement process for "Microscopes and Imaging Equipment", categorised under the education industry. This procurement, conducted through an open procedure, includes the acquisition of various types of microscopes and imaging systems required by UK Higher Education Institutions, NHS Scotland, and other public-sector organisations in the UK. The procurement process included separate lots for each category of equipment, with key dates indicating the contracts were signed on 20 April 2018, and the overall process is now regarded as complete. This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in the educational and medical equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in microscopes and imaging technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply related accessories, consumables, software, or servicing for such equipment could benefit significantly from this contracting process. Furthermore, firms focusing on innovation within these fields will find the divided lots cater to a broad range of products and services, enhancing their prospects for growth in this competitive market. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into twelve separate lots; compound microscopes, laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems, stereo and zoom microscopes, medical microscopes, super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes, new technology and combined systems, software, lasers, cameras, related accessories and consumables, equipment servicing of low end equipment and equipment servicing of high end equipment. ### Lot Information Compound Microscopes Upright and inverted for use in teaching, tissue culture analysis and routine applications Laser Scanning Microscopes and Imaging Systems Upright or inverted using laser technology such as Conforcal, Spinning Disc, TIRF and Multi-photon. Includes associated imaging equipment such as slider scanners. Stereo and Zoom Microscopes Upright or inverted featuring optional fluorescence and camera systems, for routine and clinical dissection, sorting and examination. Medical Microscopes Products designed for specialist medical and surgical applications, e.g. colposcopes, surgical loupes and microscopes with specific task fulfilment in neurology, ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, dental or maxillofacial medicine. Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes Deterministic super resolution and stochastic super resolution microscopy equipment such as simulated emission depletion (STED), ground state depletion (GSD), SPDMphymod. New Technology and Combined Systems Areas of developing innovation or products which utilise technology that crosses two or more lot boundaries imposed. Software Modular digital imaging and microscope software for image acquisition, processing and analysis Lasers Specialist laser components for microscopes such as diode or ion lasers. Cameras Specialist camera components for image acquisition in relation to life science applications and materials research. Related Accessories and Consumables Microscopy accessories, consumables and upgrades. Includes light sources, cameras, sample preparation equipment, objectives, filter sets etc. Equipment Servicing of Low End Equipment Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of standard "of-the-shelf" equipment out with its initial envisaged life cycle term. Equipment Servicing of High End Equipment Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of specialised equipment which may be bespoke, experimental or high value in nature out-with its initial envisaged life cycle term. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318923 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Apr 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 9 May 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318923 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY318923 Microscopes and Imaging Equipment - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Products are divided into twelve separate lots; compound microscopes, laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems, stereo and zoom microscopes, medical microscopes, super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes, new technology and combined systems, software, lasers, cameras, related accessories and consumables, equipment servicing of low end equipment and equipment servicing of high end equipment. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000542088.json.