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title: "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762465"
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# The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762465

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is in the tender stage for the procurement titled "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope," classified under the goods category in the education industry. This open tender is particularly relevant to businesses operating within the scientific instruments sector. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, requires electronic submissions by 19th August 2024, with the bid opening scheduled on the same day. The optical microscope will be delivered to the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland, and the contract spans 15 months, including a 12-month warranty period and a 12-week lead time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instrumentation and high-resolution imaging technologies. Ideal candidates include companies capable of providing an automated digital microscope with advanced features such as 4k resolution, various observation modes, and the ability to perform detailed 2D and 3D measurements. The successful bidder must meet the economic and insurance criteria specified, ensuring robust financial stability and adequate coverage. This contract allows businesses to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable academic institution, potentially leading to further collaborations and specialised market positioning.

## Notice

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an optical microscope. The Contracting Authority requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply and deliver an optical microscope. A single supplier is required to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The Contracting Authority will require the successful supplier to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The offered solution must include an automated digital microscope controller and console. 2 The offered solution must include a 4k resolution fully integrated head camera. 3 The offered solution must have the ability to provide the following observation modes including but not limited to: bright field, dark field, mixed lighting, polarised light and Differential Interference Contrast (DIC). 4 The offered solution must have a magnification range of 20x - 6000x with sub-micron resolution. 5 The offered solution must be able to perform automated 2D and 3D measurements/mapping. 6 The offered solution must have a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image enhancement (> 10-bit colour depth). 7 The offered solution's microscope must be able to export STP/STEP files for 3D models. .

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515334 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 13 May 2024 |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,769 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KEYENCE (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38514100 - Darkfield microscopes
- 38515100 - Polarising microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515334
- 5 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511353
- 3 Apr 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502268

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502268
  The Supply and Delivery of an Optical Microscope - The University of Strathclyde seeks notes of interest for potential procurement exercise for the supply and delivery of an optical microscope. The University requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 16 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time. Potential suppliers who believe they can fulfil the high level specification in this PIN, will be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting Authority. Suppliers are required to note their interest by 12:00 noon on the 8th of April 2024.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511353
  The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to undertake a tender exercise to secure a supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an optical microscope. The Contracting Authority requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515334
  The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an optical microscope. The Contracting Authority requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time.

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- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
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