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The supply of 2 x Ultramicrotome's for serial sectioning

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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12 Jun 2017 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process to supply two ultramicrotomes for the project aimed at reconstructing the neural connectome at the ultrastructural level. This project falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically focusing on the procurement of laboratory goods in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, officially ended on 24 May 2017, with the contract period commencing on 25 May 2017 and running until 23 May 2018. The contract was awarded on 5 June 2017, with a total value of £104,997.93 to Leica Microsystems Ltd.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in precision instruments, laboratory goods, and microscopy technologies would be particularly well-suited to bid for future contracts of this nature. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in such tenders, given the nature of the procurement processes that focus on fostering growth among diverse suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of 2 x Ultramicrotome's for serial sectioning

Notice Description

The project aims at reconstructing the neural connectome of entire organism at the ultrastructural level. We will collect uniform, uninterrupted series of ultrathin (30-50 nm) sections for serial section electron microscopy. We wish to purchase 2 x ultramicrotome's with anti-vibration system, automated control, and good illumination for room temperature sectioning

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a04bb09-23a3-4586-b54e-d1fd6b49e434
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcf29f7-3dda-4394-9000-6d3eb8fbea9d
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£104,997 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2017 - 12 Jun 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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