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(NU/1324) The Supply and Installation of a Live-Cell "Super Resolution" Confocal Microscope, a Widefield Fluorescence Microscope and Two Stereo Microscopes

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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21 Sep 2017 at 12:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Newcastle University, aims to acquire intricate scientific equipment, particularly a Live-Cell \"Super Resolution\" Confocal Microscope, alongside a Widefield Fluorescence Microscope and two Stereo Microscopes. The tender, classified within the goods category under microscopes, has an estimated value of £550,000, and the contract period spans from 25th September 2017 to 21st September 2022. This tender process concluded on 7th September 2017, and consequently, the contract was awarded on 21st September 2017 to Carl Zeiss Ltd, following a competitive procurement method.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced scientific instrumentation and related services. Companies that manufacture or supply high-precision microscopes or provide installation and maintenance services would be particularly well-positioned to compete in future tenders. The focus on advanced technology and ongoing service commitments opens avenues for businesses to engage in long-term partnerships with academic institutions, thereby enhancing their growth prospects in the scientific and educational sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1324) The Supply and Installation of a Live-Cell "Super Resolution" Confocal Microscope, a Widefield Fluorescence Microscope and Two Stereo Microscopes

Notice Description

The scope is for the delivery, installation and commissioning of an upright, fixed-stage confocal microscope capable of multi-channel, z stacks over time at beyond diffraction resolution during electrophysiology experiments; including a minimum of 3 years warranty, maintenance and after sales service. A Wide field Fluorescence microscope suitable for widefield fluorescence imaging during electrophysiology experiments , including a minimum of 3 years warranty, maintenance and after sales service. Two stereomicroscope system for fine dissection.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1e1b6977-a412-4871-a7d6-74dfcd3180b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccde6219-745e-41ce-8677-7499236c3157
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38518100 - Wide field microscopes

38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£545,443 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Sep 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20178 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2017 - 21 Sep 2022 4-5 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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