---
title: "School of Physics & Astronomy: C-Trap Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736757"
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published: "2023-06-28"
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# School of Physics & Astronomy: C-Trap Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736757

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## Summary

The University of St Andrews completed the procurement process for the School of Physics & Astronomy: C-Trap Confocal Microscope. The University, based in Guardbridge, UK, implemented a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The tender's main procurement category was goods, with a total contract value of £714,299.80 in GBP. The award was granted to LUMICKS B.V., a large-scale supplier based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

This tender can offer growth opportunities to businesses specializing in scientific equipment and technology. Companies with expertise in manufacturing and supplying advanced laboratory equipment, particularly confocal microscopes, would be well-suited to compete. The University of St Andrews has a detailed review process in place, including a standstill period for unsuccessful tenderers to seek debriefing. Potential bidders should ensure compliance with the legal basis listed (CELEX) and be aware of the deadline for any legal actions related to the procurement process.

## Notice

C-Trap Confocal Microscope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

C-Trap 3 Colour Confocal Microscope with 2 optical traps, 2 force detectors, automated microfluidics, temperature control optical table, workstation rack with 3 screens. Nanostage with active calibration, active trap stabilization, short tether piezo tracking, baseline correction.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

### Procurement Information

The technical characteristics of the equipment are such that these cannot be met by another supplier/piece of equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482273 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £714,299 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |
| Locality | GUARDBRIDGE |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY16 0US |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead |
| Westminster constituency | North East Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LUMICKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482273

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN482273
  School of Physics & Astronomy: C-Trap Confocal Microscope - C-Trap Confocal Microscope.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=736757
- http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736757
- https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews

## Provenance

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