---
title: "Award of contract for Confocal Microscope System - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811025"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# Award of contract for Confocal Microscope System - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811025

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, a renowned educational institution in the UK, has completed the procurement and awarding of a contract for a Confocal Microscope System. This award is a part of the framework LAB1028 AP for Microscopy & Imaging Equipment. The procurement process followed an open procedure and falls under the category of goods, specifically classified under CPV code 38510000. The contract, valued at £833,985, was signed on 8th September 2025, with Carl Zeiss as the supplier. This procurement is governed by the GPA framework and primarily serves the region of UKM50.

The tender presents significant opportunities for growth within the microscopy and imaging industry, especially for businesses capable of offering advanced scientific equipment. Large-scale companies, especially those with expertise in microscopy and imaging systems, can find prospective openings through such frameworks. While the present contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss, the procurement process's open method encourages diverse participation, potentially including large suppliers with innovative solutions in scientific apparatus. Businesses with strong technical support and maintenance capabilities could further benefit from engaging in future opportunities within similar frameworks.

## Notice

Call off contract awarded using framework LAB1028 AP MICROSCOPY & IMAGING EQUIPMENT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract using framework LAB1028 AP MICROSCOPY & IMAGING EQUIPMENT

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539840 |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 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 | £833,985 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS; UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539840

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539840
  Award of contract for Confocal Microscope System - University of Aberdeen - Call off contract awarded using framework LAB1028 AP MICROSCOPY & IMAGING EQUIPMENT

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811025

## Provenance

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