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title: "PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000792408"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2025-03-05"
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# PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000792408

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of a Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope under the title "PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope." This tender falls under the education sector and the goods industry category. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure method and was part of the APUC LAB1028 AP Microscopy & Imaging Framework Lot 4. The award, which has been signed and made active on 5th March 2025, is valued at £374,962. The location for delivery is Glasgow, UK.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in precision optical instruments or scientific research equipment to expand their market reach and forge partnerships with academic institutions. Large-scale suppliers of cutting-edge microscopy equipment, such as Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, who was awarded this contract, would find such tenders particularly well-suited to their product offerings. By securing contracts like these, businesses can enhance their profile and contribute to significant advancements in research and educational capabilities.

## Notice

PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope. Direct Award from APUC LAB1028 AP - Microscopy & Imaging Framework Lot 4: Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes. The School of Cancer Sciences require a replacement Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope to replace obsolete / broken equipment. The equipment is essential to ensure the continuation of research and projects undertaken by the school.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525295 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 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 | £374,962 |

## 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525295

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525295
  PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope - PURCH2630 Direct Award for the Provision of Super High Resolution Confocal Microscope.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792408

## Provenance

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