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title: "Award of PURCH2236A - PROVISION OF SUPER-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPE WITH LIVE-CELL CAPABILITIES FOR ME..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734602"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2023-10-12"
---

# Award of PURCH2236A - PROVISION OF SUPER-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPE WITH LIVE-CELL CAPABILITIES FOR ME...

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734602

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has awarded a contract for the provision of a super-resolution microscope with live-cell capabilities under the title "Award of PURCH2236A - PROVISION OF SUPER-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPE." The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods. The tender period started on October 12, 2023, and ended on October 11, 2028. The contract was signed on October 12, 2023, with Carl Zeiss Ltd being the awarded supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers of microscopes and imaging equipment in the scientific and educational industry. Businesses specializing in high-tech instrumentation and optical equipment are well-suited to compete. The University of Glasgow as the buyer aimed to acquire cutting-edge equipment to enhance research and educational capabilities in the field of microscopy, creating avenues for innovation and collaboration in scientific advancements.

## Notice

AWARD FOR THE PROVISION OF A SUPER-RESOLUTION MICROSCOPE WITH LIVE-CELL CAPABILITIES - LOT 3(FOR THE MEMBERS OF ADVANCED PROCUREMENT FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGES - MICROSCOPES AND IMAGING EQUIPMENT - LAB1028 AP FRAMEWORK ONLY - LOT 4)Award for Lot 3 - Super-resolution microscope with live-cell capabilities

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490360 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £761,500 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; MORAY COUNCIL; NEW COLLEGE LANARKSHIRE; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH PUBLIC PENSIONS AGENCY; SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | A M DUNBAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; ABERLOUR CHILD CARE TRUST; ALEX F NOBLE & SON NISSAN; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; BARNARDO'S; CARL ZEISS; CGF SERVICES; CIRCLES NETWORK; COLLABORATE RESEARCH; COMPASS BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES; CRITIQOM LIMITED (TRADING AS ADARE SEC; DATASEC; DUKE ELECTRICAL SERVICES; DUNCAN WEMYSS; DUNNYDEERSERVICES; EVERWARM; GEO-STRUCTURAL; HARVEY NASH; HEALIOS; HIGHLAND HEATING MANAGEMENT; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; LAMDK; LORIEN RESOURCING; MAPLETON CONSULTING; MARSH; MURRAY PEAT CONTRACTING; OBJECTIVE; PAGE BROS (NORWICH; PRIME INDUSTRIAL & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES; SOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS / GIS247; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; SPECTRUM.LIFE; SPORTEX GROUP; STEPPING STONES FOR FAMILIES; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 15:53 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490360

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.sppa.gov.uk/
- http://www.sqa.org.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://www.spectrum.life/

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