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GB-Leeds: 2021/134 - Multi-Modal EPI-Illumination Inverted Optical Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a Multi-Modal EPI-Illumination Inverted Optical Microscope aimed at enhancing bionanotechnology research. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on inverted and metallurgical microscopes. Published on 25 February 2021, the tender period will conclude on 9 March 2021, and the contract is anticipated to start on 31 July 2021, extending until 31 July 2024. This procurement is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £500,000, where at least £100,000 is guaranteed as a minimum value. The location for delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations engaged in the field of optical equipment. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise in microscopy technology to support academic research and innovation in a growing sector. The procurement's open nature encourages diverse suppliers to submit competitive bids, thus contributing to the advancement of bionanotechnology at the University of Leeds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Leeds: 2021/134 - Multi-Modal EPI-Illumination Inverted Optical Microscope

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 February 2021 for the following reason: This amendment has been made to publish the access code for this tender(The Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Membrane and Systems Biology at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for an Epi-fluorescent microscope for bionanotechnology) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08a57015-aeee-4adb-be91-54b1095fe0ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426a63-cbdd-410d-88cc-517bac1e87f9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38513000 - Inverted and metallurgical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 9JZ
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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