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    ContractsConfocal Microscope Platform Upgrade - London
    Awarded contract

    Confocal Microscope Platform Upgrade - London

    Awarded
    £251.3k
    Published 4 Sept 2026

    Procurement for upgrading a Nikon A1 confocal microscope to the AX platform in London, replacing obsolete components while retaining the upright base.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 4 Sept 2026· TodayviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £251.3k
    Published 4 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £251,262
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      29 Jul 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • NU
      NIKON UK BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE BV
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    4 Sept 202629 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Framework call-off procurement (LAB1028 AP, above threshold) for upgrading an existing Nikon A1 confocal microscope system. The project involves transitioning to the AX platform while retaining the current upright microscope base structure. Obsolete components will be replaced with modern equivalents to enhance performance, compatibility, and functionality. This is an upgrade opportunity suitable for suppliers providing confocal microscopy equipment and components.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

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    Who wins here
    1. NIKON UK BRANCH OF NIKON EUROPE BV1× · 50%
    2. CONSERVATION RESOURCES (UK) LIMITED1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    465422a2-5b51-4ec6-9ca1-7d7a3f29bc88-912564
    BS
    Buyer
    BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED
    Sector
    Research & Innovation