Award

Upright wide field microscope with the capability to be controlled and accessed remotely for teaching and research.

UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)

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Award

22 Jun 2022 at 16:05

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the University of Nottingham for the supply of an Upright wide field microscope designed for remote control and access, primarily for teaching and research purposes. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes. The contract was awarded on 1st February 2022, following a direct procurement method with a single tender action, due to its value of £50,000. The contract period spanned just one day on 1st February 2022, with the award notice published on 22nd June 2022. The delivery is specified for the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those developing advanced imaging technologies or related software solutions. Companies that specialise in innovative microscopy equipment or possess expertise in creating integrated systems for research institutions would find suitable avenues to compete. As the procurement was aimed at enhancing educational and research capabilities, suppliers with a strong focus on collaborative technology and remote access solutions could greatly benefit from this opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Upright wide field microscope with the capability to be controlled and accessed remotely for teaching and research.

Notice Description

The microscope will be funded as part of a BBSRC Midlands Open bioimaging award and will be used as a remote controlled microscope for teaching and research. We have recently installed two new High Content Imaging systems which were supplied with a suite of bespoke software and cloud processing. The plans are to connect these systems and the new wide field microscope through Zeiss Datastore and operating software to create a microscopy facility that can be controlled and accessed externally by students, research staff, collaborating universities and external research companies. To control and use the microscopes to their full capability requires operation through Zeiss Datastore and Zen OS.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-228b96c1-5e0d-4243-b656-ad18c0fd3fe9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ef41959b-50ba-4740-8538-77f0af33343e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 1 Feb 2022 24 hours
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 NOTTINGHAM (THE)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG7 2NR
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Lenton & Wollaton East
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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