AwardedAwarded 30 October 2026

Microscope for Electrophysiology

The Open University · Education

In brief

The Open University awarded laboratory equipment work to Scientifica Ltd on 30 October 2026.

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What the notice says

Purchase of a custom microscope system, including inverted microscope frame, motorised movable top plate, Z-Focus module, white transmitted light source, condenser and DIC components, objective switcher, epifluorescence turret, LED UV Light Source, filter sets, eyepieces, camera and adaptors, software, delivery and installation, plus one-year warranty.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Scientifica Ltd£99,544
30 October 2026 to 29 October 2027

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 107014-2026

About the buyer

The Open UniversityLast 12 months

Procurements

147

Awards

116

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From notice 107014-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 11 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 11 November 2026.