Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs
A Contract Award Notice
by APUC LIMITED
- Source
- OJEU
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 3 year (est.)
- Value
- £20M
- Sector
- INDUSTRIAL
- Published
- 20 May 2022
- Delivery
- To 19 May 2025 (est.)
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Stirling
Geochart for 2 buyers and 134 suppliers
2 buyers
- Apuc Stirling
21 suppliers
- Nikon Surbiton
- Carl Zeiss Cambridge
- VWR Lutterworth
- Leica Microsystems Milton Keynes
- Horiba Jobin Yvon Stanmore
- Fisher Scientific Loughborough
- Cairn Research Faversham
- Intelligent Imaging Innovations London
- GT Vision Wickhambrook
- Best Scientific Swindon
- Evident Europe Southend on Sea
- Scientifica Uckfield
- Molecular Devices Wokingham
- Miltenyi Biotec Bisley
- Metprep Coventry
- Appleton Woods Birmingham
- K Tec Microscope Services Stevenage
- Microscopy Supplies & Consultants Carnock
- DP Medical Systems Chessington
- Sysmex Milton Keynes
- Photon Lines Banbury
Description
The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for the further and higher education sector and other public bodies in Scotland and the UK. The Authority are seeking to, through this tendering process, minimise the resource required to complete purchases for microscopes and imaging equipment. A maximum of 15 Contractors will be appointed to each lot on this framework contract.
Lot Division
| 1 | Optical Microscopes The supply, commissioning and installation of a variety of microscopes and imaging equipment suitable for a range of laboratory applications including, but not limited to: Compound Microscopes: Upright and inverted microscopes for use in teaching, tissue culture analysis and routine applications. Stereo and Zoom Microscopes: Upright or inverted equipment featuring optional fluorescence and camera systems, for routine and clinical dissection, sorting, and examination. Medical Microscopes: Products designed for specialist medical and surgical applications, e.g. colposcopes, surgical loupes and microscopes with specific task fulfilment in neurology, ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, dental or maxillofacial medicine. Award Criteria
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| 2 | New Technologies The supply, commissioning and installation of any new and forthcoming technology which falls under the heading of Microscopy and Imaging Equipment falls into this lot. This will include, but not be limited to: Non-traditional microscopes and imaging equipment. Spatial omics and multiplex imaging. Areas of developing innovation or products and associated equipment which utilise technology that crosses two or more lot boundaries imposed. Award Criteria
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| 3 | Laser-based Imaging Systems and Laser Components The supply, installation and commissioning of laser-based Imaging Systems and Laser Components, including but not limited to: Upright or inverted microscopes using laser technology such as Confocal, Spinning Disc, TIRF and Multi-photon. Includes associated imaging equipment such as slide scanners Award Criteria
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| 4 | Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes The supply, installation and commission of Super Resolution and Enhanced Resolution Microscopes, including but not limited to: Deterministic super resolution and stochastic super resolution microscopy equipment such as simulated emission depletion (STED), ground state depletion (GSD), SPDMphymod. Award Criteria
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| 5 | Cameras for microscopy and associated equipment and software Supply, installation and commissioning of cameras for microscopy and associated equipment and software, including but not limited to: Specialist camera components for image acquisition in relation to life science applications and materials research Award Criteria
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| 6 | Software The supply of software, including but not limited to: Modular digital imaging and microscope software for image acquisition, processing and analysis. Award Criteria
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| 7 | Light sources and associated equipment the supply of light Sources and associated equipment for microscopes, including but not limited to: Incendescent Lamps Halogen Bulbs Arc Lamps LED Light Sources Award Criteria
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| 8 | General Accessories and Consumables The supply, installation and commissioning of all general accessories and consumables associated with microscopy, including but not limited to: Objectives Filter Sets Stands Eyepieces Adapters Award Criteria
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| 9 | Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for “Low End” microscopes and associated equipments Comprehensive or preventative maintenance and repairs of standard “of-the-shelf” equipment beyond its initial envisaged life cycle term. Bidders will be requested to submit their bids based on the following service levels: “Bronze” Service Level includes: Annual Service Visit Labour and Travel Costs for Annual Service Approved Manufacture Parts Priority Response to Call-Outs (to be agreed x3 per year) Call Out Charges Included Provision of Helpline Traceability of parts fitted Silver Service Level includes all of “Bronze” plus: Breakdown Labour and Travel Costs Gold Service Level includes all of “Silver” plus: Temporary Loan Units (if available) Return Courier Costs for above Cost of parts included Award Criteria
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| 10 | Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for “High End” microscopes and associated equipment The supply of Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs for “High End” microscopes and associated equipment, including but not limited to: Comprehensive or preventative maintenance and repairs of specialised equipment which may be bespoke, experimental or high value in nature beyond its initial envisaged life cycle term. Bidders will be requested to submit their bids based on the following service levels: “Bronze” Service Level includes: Annual Service Visit Labour and Travel Costs for Annual Service Approved Manufacture Parts Priority Response to Call-Outs (to be agreed x3 per year) Call Out Charges Included Provision of Helpline Traceability of parts fitted Silver Service Level includes all of “Bronze” plus: Breakdown Labour and Travel Costs Gold Service Level includes all of “Silver” plus: Temporary Loan Units (if available) Return Courier Costs for above Cost of parts included Award Criteria
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Award Detail
| 1 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 2 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 3 | VWR (Lutterworth)
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| 4 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 5 | Horiba Jobin Yvon (Stanmore)
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| 6 | Fisher Scientific (Loughborough)
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| 7 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 8 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 9 | GT Vision (Wickhambrook)
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| 10 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 11 | Evident Europe (Southend on Sea)
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| 12 | Scientifica (Uckfield)
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| 13 | Molecular Devices (Wokingham)
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| 14 | Miltenyi Biotec (Bisley)
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| 15 | Metprep (Coventry)
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| 16 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 17 | Appleton Woods (Birmingham)
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| 18 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 19 | VWR (Lutterworth)
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| 20 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 21 | Fisher Scientific (Loughborough)
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| 22 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 23 | GT Vision (Wickhambrook)
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| 24 | K Tec Microscope Services (Stevenage)
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| 25 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 26 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 27 | Microscopy Supplies & Consultants (Carnock)
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| 28 | Evident Europe (Southend on Sea)
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| 29 | DP Medical Systems (Chessington)
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| 30 | Metprep (Coventry)
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| 31 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 32 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 33 | Horiba Jobin Yvon (Stanmore)
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| 34 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 35 | Fisher Scientific (Loughborough)
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| 36 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 37 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 38 | Sysmex (Milton Keynes)
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| 39 | Evident Europe (Southend on Sea)
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| 40 | Molecular Devices (Wokingham)
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| 41 | Photon Lines (Banbury)
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| 42 | Metprep (Coventry)
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| 43 | Scientifica (Uckfield)
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| 44 | Miltenyi Biotec (Bisley)
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| 45 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 46 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 47 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 48 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 49 | Evident Europe (Southend on Sea)
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| 50 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 51 | Photon Lines (Banbury)
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| 52 | Appleton Woods (Birmingham)
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| 53 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 54 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 55 | VWR (Lutterworth)
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| 56 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 57 | Fisher Scientific (Loughborough)
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| 58 | K Tec Microscope Services (Stevenage)
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| 59 | Horiba Jobin Yvon (Stanmore)
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| 60 | GT Vision (Wickhambrook)
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| 61 | Microscopy Supplies & Consultants (Carnock)
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| 62 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 63 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 64 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 65 | Photon Lines (Banbury)
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| 66 | Metprep (Coventry)
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| 67 | Appleton Woods (Birmingham)
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| 68 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 69 | VWR (Lutterworth)
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| 70 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 71 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 72 | Fisher Scientific (Loughborough)
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| 73 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 74 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 75 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 76 | Photon Lines (Banbury)
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| 77 | Metprep (Coventry)
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| 78 | Evident Europe (Southend on Sea)
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| 79 | Scientifica (Uckfield)
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| 80 | Miltenyi Biotec (Bisley)
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| 81 | DP Medical Systems (Chessington)
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| 82 | Appleton Woods (Birmingham)
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| 83 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 84 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 85 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 86 | Evident Europe (Southend on Sea)
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| 87 | Fisher Scientific (Loughborough)
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| 88 | GT Vision (Wickhambrook)
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| 89 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 90 | K Tec Microscope Services (Stevenage)
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| 91 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 92 | Microscopy Supplies & Consultants (Carnock)
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| 93 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 94 | Photon Lines (Banbury)
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| 95 | Scientifica (Uckfield)
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| 96 | VWR (Lutterworth)
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| 97 | Appleton Woods (Birmingham)
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| 98 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 99 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 100 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 101 | DP Medical Systems (Chessington)
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| 102 | Evident Europe (Southend on Sea)
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| 103 | Fisher Scientific (Loughborough)
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| 104 | GT Vision (Wickhambrook)
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| 105 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 106 | Microscopy Supplies & Consultants (Carnock)
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| 107 | Miltenyi Biotec (Bisley)
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| 108 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 109 | Photon Lines (Banbury)
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| 110 | Scientifica (Uckfield)
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| 111 | VWR (Lutterworth)
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| 112 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 113 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 114 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 115 | DP Medical Systems (Chessington)
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| 116 | GT Vision (Wickhambrook)
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| 117 | K Tec Microscope Services (Stevenage)
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| 118 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 119 | Metprep (Coventry)
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| 120 | Microscopy Supplies & Consultants (Carnock)
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| 121 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 122 | Best Scientific (Swindon)
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| 123 | Cairn Research (Faversham)
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| 124 | Carl Zeiss (Cambridge)
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| 125 | DP Medical Systems (Chessington)
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| 126 | GT Vision (Wickhambrook)
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| 127 | Intelligent Imaging Innovations (London)
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| 128 | K Tec Microscope Services (Stevenage)
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| 129 | Leica Microsystems (Milton Keynes)
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| 130 | Metprep (Coventry)
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| 131 | Microscopy Supplies & Consultants (Carnock)
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| 132 | Miltenyi Biotec (Bisley)
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| 133 | Nikon (Surbiton)
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| 134 | Photon Lines (Banbury)
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CPV Codes
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
Indicators
- Award on basis of price and quality.
Other Information
Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015 Suppliers should confirm they will be in a position to complete (at point of award) the following: Appendix A Form of Tender Appendix B Freedom of Information Appendix D APUC Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct Appendix H Declaration of Non-involvement in Serious Organised Crime Appendix I Declaration of Non-involvement in Human Trafficking Appendix J SCM RP Section 1 – Company Profile (SC Ref:693409)
Reference
- OJEU 272834-2022