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title: "Zeiss Axio Observer 7 system"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000574255"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2019-02-19"
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# Zeiss Axio Observer 7 system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000574255

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the University of Dundee, which is located in Dundee, UK. The university sought to upgrade an existing microscope to a Zeiss Axio Observer 7 system, a project classified under the education industry. The tender was released as an open procurement method, with the tender process now complete after the contract award on 4th August 2017. The total contract value was £72,683, which pertains to the delivery location at the School of Medicine, Ninewells Hospital & Medical School in Dundee.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment and imaging technology. Companies that manufacture or supply microscopy and imaging systems, especially those that are capable of providing compatible upgrades and support services for existing equipment, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders from educational institutions like the University of Dundee. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses expand their footprint in the higher education sector.

## Notice

Upgrade of an existing microscope to a system that shall allow interchangeability of objective lenses with another Zeiss 710 confocal microscope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Upgrade of an existing microscope (trading in) to a system that shall allow interchangeability of objective lenses with another Zeiss 710 confocal microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345699 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 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 | £72,683 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## 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

- 19 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345699

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB345699
  Zeiss Axio Observer 7 system - Upgrade of an existing microscope to a system that shall allow interchangeability of objective lenses with another Zeiss 710 confocal microscope.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000574255

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