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In deliveryUnited KingdomGoods£100,000Add to pipeline

Supply and Delivery of a Digital Microscope

Awarded to Keyence (UK) Ltd

Orkney Islands Council(buyer)

Published
Published 8 July 2026
Deadline
Closed 10 August 2026
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Overview

Orkney Islands Council is procuring a high specification digital microscope for use in archaeological and biological analysis, including animal bone examination, diagenetic alteration assessment, and analysis of carbonised plant materials. The estimated value is £100,000 with submissions due by 10 August 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£100,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Published
8 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Microscopes

Award outcome

Awarded value
£95,650
Award date
15 September 2026
Contract period
— → 13 January 2027
Against estimate
4% below
Bids received
1
Winner
  • Keyence (UK) Ltd

This contract ends on 13 January 2027.

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Keyence (UK) Ltd

Based in
Milton Keynes

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Competition and scoring

Bids received

1

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 33% received only one.

Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

£74,712

Median of 2,399 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 28% above the median.

Orkney Islands Council in the last 12 months

27

contracts awarded, worth £20,643,326 in total

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