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    ContractsZeiss 980 Confocal Microscope System Upgrade
    Awarded contract

    Zeiss 980 Confocal Microscope System Upgrade

    Awarded
    £49.9k
    Published 8 Oct 2026

    The University seeks qualified suppliers to upgrade its existing Zeiss 980 confocal microscope to enhance imaging capabilities and maintain infrastructure compatibility.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 8 Oct 2026· 4 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £49.9k
    Published 8 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £49,931
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Wales

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • CZ
      CARL ZEISS
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 days ago.

    8 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    This opportunity involves upgrading an existing Zeiss 980 confocal microscope currently owned by the University. The upgrade project aims to enhance the microscope's imaging capabilities, improve performance specifications, and ensure seamless integration with the University's existing microscopy infrastructure and laboratory systems. Potential suppliers should be prepared to provide upgrade components, installation services, technical support, and documentation to facilitate smooth implementation of the enhanced system while maintaining compatibility with current research workflows and operational standards.

    Track record

    2 awards · 2 winners
    Thin record

    Only 2 prior awards here — too little to read.

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    Who wins here
    1. CARL ZEISS1× · 50%
    2. MBraun Inertgas-Systeme GmbH1× · 50%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07842b

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