--- title: "Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2022-05-16" --- # Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997.json) ## Summary A procurement contract for "Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs" has been initiated by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body located in Stirling, UK. This contract, characterised by an open procurement method, targets the higher education sector and other public bodies across Scotland and the UK. The tender process is underway, with a deadline for bid submissions set for 25 March 2022, while the award period began on the same day. The total contract value is estimated at £20 million. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in microscopy and imaging technologies. Companies involved in manufacturing or supplying microscopes, imaging systems, and related services, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate. The framework anticipates appointing up to 15 contractors for each lot, enabling successful bidders to engage with educational and public organisations, thus expanding their market presence and enhancing their service offerings. ## Notice The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for microscopes and imaging equipment. A maximum of 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework contract. ### Lot Information New Technologies The supply, commissioning and installation of any new and forthcoming technology which falls under the heading of Microscopy and Imaging Equipment falls into this lot. This will include, but not be limited to: Non-traditional microscopes and imaging equipment. Spatial omics and multiplex imaging. Areas of developing innovation or products and associated equipment which utilise technology that crosses two or more lot boundaries imposed.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Laser-based Imaging Systems and Laser Components The supply, installation and commissioning of laser-based Imaging Systems and Laser Components, including but not limited to: Upright or inverted microscopes using laser technology such as Confocal, Spinning Disc, TIRF and Multi-photon. Includes associated imaging equipment such as slide scanners. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes The supply, installation and commission of Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes, including but not limited to: Deterministic super resolution and stochastic super resolution microscopy equipment such as simulated emission depletion (STED), ground state depletion (GSD), SPDMphymod.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Cameras for microscopy and associated equipment and software Supply, installation and commissioning of cameras for microscopy and associated equipment and software, including but not limited to: Specialist camera components for image acquisition in relation to life science applications and materials research. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Software The supply of software, including but not limited to: Modular digital imaging and microscope software for image acquisition, processing and analysis.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Light sources and associated equipment the supply of light Sources and associated equipment for microscopes, including but not limited to: Incendescent Lamps Halogen Bulbs Arc Lamps LED Light Sources. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. General Accessories and Consumables The supply, installation and commissioning of all general accessories and consumables associated with microscopy, including but not limited to: Objectives Filter Sets Stands Eyepieces Adapters. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for "Low End" microscopes and associated equipments Comprehensive or preventative maintenance and repairs of standard "of-the-shelf" equipment beyond its initial envisaged life cycle term. Bidders will be requested to submit their bids based on the following service levels: "Bronze" Service Level includes: Annual Service Visit Labour and Travel Costs for Annual Service Approved Manufacture Parts Priority Response to Call-Outs (to be agreed x3 per year) Call Out Charges Included Provision of Helpline Traceability of parts fitted Silver Service Level includes all of "Bronze" plus: Breakdown Labour and Travel Costs Gold Service Level includes all of "Silver" plus: Temporary Loan Units (if available) Return Courier Costs for above Cost of parts included. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for "High End" microscopes and associated equipment The supply of Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for "High End" microscopes and associated equipment, including but not limited to: Comprehensive or preventative maintenance and repairs of specialised equipment which may be bespoke, experimental or high value in nature beyond its initial envisaged life cycle term. Bidders will be requested to submit their bids based on the following service levels: "Bronze" Service Level includes: Annual Service Visit Labour and Travel Costs for Annual Service Approved Manufacture Parts Priority Response to Call-Outs (to be agreed x3 per year) Call Out Charges Included Provision of Helpline Traceability of parts fitted Silver Service Level includes all of "Bronze" plus: Breakdown Labour and Travel Costs Gold Service Level includes all of "Silver" plus: Temporary Loan Units (if available) Return Courier Costs for above Cost of parts included. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements. Optical Microscopes The supply, commissioning and installation of a variety of microscopes and imaging equipment suitable for a range of laboratory applications including, but not limited to: Compound Microscopes: Upright and inverted microscopes for use in teaching, tissue culture analysis and routine applications. Stereo and Zoom Microscopes: Upright or inverted equipment 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.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448885 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 May 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 May 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,000,000 | ## 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 21 | | Supplier names | APPLETON WOODS; BEST SCIENTIFIC; CAIRN RESEARCH; CARL ZEISS; DP MEDICAL SYSTEMS; EVIDENT EUROPE; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; GT VISION; HORIBA JOBIN YVON; INTELLIGENT IMAGING INNOVATIONS; K-TEC MICROSCOPE SERVICES; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; METPREP; MICROSCOPY SUPPLIES AND CONSULTANTS; MILTENYI BIOTEC; MOLECULAR DEVICES (UK; NIKON; PHOTON LINES; SCIENTIFICA; SYSMEX; VWR INTERNATIONAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 48 - Software package and information systems - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38513100 - Inverted microscopes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems - 71900000 - Laboratory services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services ## Release History - 16 May 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448885 - 17 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441255 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441255 Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs - The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for microscopes and imaging equipment. A maximum of 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework contract. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448885 Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs - The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for microscopes and imaging equipment. A maximum of 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## 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-r6ebe6-0000682997. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000682997.json.