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    ContractsAdvanced Research Microscopy and Imaging System Supply and Installation
    Awarded contract

    Advanced Research Microscopy and Imaging System Supply and Installation

    Status
    Awarded
    Published 13 Nov 2026

    Cardiff University seeks an advanced research microscopy system with fluorescence imaging and optical sectioning capabilities for the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, including installation, commissioning, and training.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· WalesPublished 13 Nov 2026· YesterdayviaFind a Tender
    Status
    Awarded
    Published 13 Nov 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Closing date
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    • 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 yesterday.

    13 November 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Cardiff University is seeking a supplier through the LAB1047-AP Microscopy and Imaging Equipment Framework to provide an advanced research microscopy and imaging system for the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. The scope includes supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and staff training. The system will replace aging microscopy equipment and must support fluorescence imaging, quantitative image analysis, and optical sectioning capabilities for active research programs. Suppliers should have experience delivering comparable systems to research institutions and provide comprehensive commissioning and technical training to ensure effective deployment and use.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-07bc00

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