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title: "PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782983"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782983

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has concluded the award phase for a contract titled "PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections". This procurement falls under the education industry category with a primary focus on goods. The process was conducted under an open procedure, and the contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd. Key locations involved include Glasgow and Cambridge. The contract, valued at £91,943.99, was signed on 3rd March 2025. The procurement process started with the tender phase in November 2024, culminating in the award phase in early March 2025.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy equipment and related research tools. Companies that develop or distribute high-grade confocal microscopes are particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities. Additionally, businesses that offer technical support, maintenance, or software solutions tailored to the microscopy field could benefit. The project underscores the importance of robust, high-tech solutions in advancing medical and scientific research, thus fostering industry growth and innovation.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections

Renewal: Fixed Term Period of 12 months with an extension period of 3 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525179 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,943 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525179
- 11 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518063

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518063&idx=1
  11th November 2024 - PURCH2525 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518063&idx=2
  11th November 2024 - PURCH2525 -Schedule 1B-Appendix 1 - C&SRM KPI Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518063&idx=3
  11th November 2024 - PURCH2525 -Schedule 1B-CODE OF CONDUCT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518063&idx=4
  11th November 2024 - PURCH2525- Schedule 1C-Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518063&idx=5
  11th November 2024 - PURCH2525- Schedule 1D-SPD Qualification and Technical Combined
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518063&idx=6
  11th November 2024 - PURCH2525 -Schedule 2-Section 3-Whole Life Cost Model
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518063&idx=7
  11th November 2024 - PURCH2525-Schedule 1C-Non-Compliance Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518063
  PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections - PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525179
  PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections - Award of PURCH2525 Provision of a Research Grade Confocal Microscope for Evaluation of Human Brain Tissue Sections

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782983
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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