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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-04e33d
Published by:: APUC Limited
Authority ID:: AA20142
Publication date:: 12 March 2025
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

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 in the UK.

Lotting structure will be determined at the later stage.

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

APUC Limited

Unit 27, Stirling Business Centre, Wellgreen

Stirling

FK8 2DZ

Contact person: Ola McIntyre

E-mail: omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk

NUTS: UKM77

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

I.5) Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Microscopy & Imaging Equipment

Reference number: LAB1035 AP

II.1.2) Main CPV code

38510000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Lotting structure will be determined at the later stage.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 80 000 000.00 GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33128000

38513100

48000000

71900000

73111000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

Main site or place of performance:

United Kingdom

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

This Framework Agreement will be tendered by APUC Ltd. for the purpose of delivering an efficient and compliant route to market for participating public bodies, by minimising the resource required and providing value for money.

Framework Agreement's scope will be for microscopes and imagining equipment including, but not limited to:

- A variety of microscopes and imaging equipment suitable for a range of laboratory applications including, but not limited to: compound, stereo and zoom, medical microscopes.

- Upright or inverted microscopes using laser technology such as Confocal, Spinning Disc, TIRF and Multi-photon including associated imaging equipment such as slide scanners.

- Deterministic super resolution and stochastic super resolution microscopy equipment such as simulated emission depletion (STED), ground state depletion (GSD), SPDMphymod.

- Specialist camera components for image acquisition in relation to life science applications and materials research.

- Modular digital imaging and microscope software for image acquisition, processing and analysis.

- Light Sources and associated equipment, including but not limited to: Incendescent Lamps, Halogen Bulbs, Arc Lamps, LED Light Sources.

- General Accessories and Consumables, including but not limited to: Objectives, Filter Sets, Stands, Eyepieces, Adapters.

- Comprehensive or preventative maintenance and repairs of standard “off-the-shelf” equipment beyond its initial envisaged life cycle term.

- 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.

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

15/05/2025

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

APUC is planning to host online 1:1 pre-tender engagement meetings with suppliers to discuss the scope of the new Framework Agreement. Please email omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk to register your interest.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=790910.

(SC Ref:790910)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

18/02/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
38513100	Inverted microscopes	Inverted and metallurgical microscopes
71900000	Laboratory services	Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
33128000	Medical laser other than for surgery	Recording systems and exploration devices
38510000	Microscopes	Checking and testing apparatus
73111000	Research laboratory services	Research services
48000000	Software package and information systems	Computer and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

Main contact:: omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Admin contact:: N/a
Technical contact:: N/a
Other contact:: N/a

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