Award

681 - Confocal Microscope

CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

27 Jun 2018 at 07:53

Tender

13 Oct 2017 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by the Centre for Process Innovation Limited, is focused on acquiring a Confocal Microscope essential for material analysis involving graphene. The tender, published on 13th October 2017, is classified under the goods category with a budget of £150,000, and the procurement method follows an open procedure. This process is currently at the award stage, with the contract commencing on 5th December 2017 and concluding on 31st December 2018. The delivery location specified for this equipment is in the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the deadline for submission was set for 30th October 2017.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment or optical technologies. Companies that can offer high-quality microscopy solutions with advanced features such as motorised stages and automated software are well-positioned to compete. Interested suppliers should consider their capabilities in delivering sophisticated technological products that meet the specific requirements outlined in the procurement documentation.

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Notice Title

681 - Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

A laser scanning confocal microscope is required for the analysis of materials containing graphene, which will be applicable across both NFC and PE projects. The modular unit should contain: Microscope Fully confocal system Motorized stage in x,y and z plane Camera port High resolution cooled camera Fully APOCHROMAT objectives Illumination Laser module URGB (405, 488, 561, 640 nm) LED reflected light module LED transmitted light module Scanning Module 2 channel multi-alkali Photo Multiplier Tubes Software Automated acquisition and collation of z plane images Photo-mosaic software Topography module including contour analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2171e035-8feb-4f42-9151-76de225435b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33d7fcd-601c-4dda-8c9b-d080433e2204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
5 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

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