Advanced Research Microscopy System

Official notice

Authority: Cardiff University (Education)

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Sectors: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38) Delivery: Wales (UKL22)

Awarded value£140,000published contract · inc. VAT

Awarded 2 Nov 2026

Awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Cardiff University has awarded a call-off contract under the LAB1047-AP Microscopy and Imaging Equipment Framework for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and training associated with an advanced research microscopy and imaging system for the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. The equipment will replace existing end-of-life microscopy infrastructure and support fluorescence imaging, quantitative image analysis, optical sectioning and associated research activities.

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The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Delivery: Wales

38510000 Microscopes

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value (inc. VAT) £140,0001 contract inc. VAT; no net value published

Contracts signed 1latest 2 Nov 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
Carl Zeiss Ltd	£140,000 inc. VAT †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 1 · Carl Zeiss Ltd
Signed
2 Nov 2026
Value
£140,000 inc. VAT
Period
1 Dec 2026 – 30 Nov 2027
Status
active

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Below threshold - unknown
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 13 Nov 2026, 15:45 GMT
Last source update: 13 Nov 2026, 15:45 GMT
Authority reference: CU.2341.RH
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-108142
Latest notice: Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area: Wales (UKL22)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-07bc00 Find a Tender

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

Contract details notice published
13 Nov 2026, 15:45 GMT
UK7

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central governmentWelsh devolved regulations apply GB-COH: RC000089 · GB-PPON: PHVT-4343-HWYR Park Place, Cardiff, Wales, CF10 3ATContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

CARL ZEISS LTDAwarded supplierGB-COH: 00542141GB-PPON: PCXP-2395-RYBL ZEISS House, 1030 Cambourne Business Park, Cambourne, Cambridge, East of England, CB23 6DWContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

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Notices published for this procedure

Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender13 Nov 2026, 15:45 GMT