# GB-London: Confocal Microscope - Upgrade

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED](/buyers/bip-solutions-limited/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Nikon UK, Branch of Nikon Europe BV
- Award value: £251,262
- Tender value: £251,262
- Award date: 30 July 2026
- Published: 4 September 2026
- Contract start: 31 July 2026
- Contract end: 30 July 2027
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: goods
- Notice ID: 465422a2-5b51-4ec6-9ca1-7d7a3f29bc88-912564
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bf001c7-2ddc-456f-980c-0ef795a95922

## Description

Framework call-off LAB1028 AP, above threshold\. This procurement is for a Confocal microscope Upgrade\. From the current Nikon A1 confocal microscope to the AX platform, retaining the upright microscope base while replacing obsolete components

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/465422a2-5b51-4ec6-9ca1-7d7a3f29bc88-912564)