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(NU/1651) The Supply of a Large-Scale HD CMOS MEA System with 3D Pillar Electrodes

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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25 May 2021 at 13:44

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "(NU/1651) The Supply of a Large-Scale HD CMOS MEA System with 3D Pillar Electrodes" as part of their procurement process in the laboratory equipment industry. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 11 May 2021, following the tender period that ended on 27 April 2021. The contract's value is approximately £148,676.21, and it is set to begin on 17 May 2021, lasting until 25 May 2024. The delivery of this system will take place in Newcastle, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-density laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in neuroscience technology. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying advanced laboratory instruments, especially those tailored for in vitro neuronal research, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities of similar nature. The requirement for cutting-edge technology may also benefit innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their product offerings in the scientific field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1651) The Supply of a Large-Scale HD CMOS MEA System with 3D Pillar Electrodes

Notice Description

Newcastle University requires a large-scale high density (HD) complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) multi-electrode array (MEA) system with 3D pillar electrodes is required to record from neuronal preparations in vitro The system is required to record from neurones in the depth of the tissue (below the surface where they are often damaged by the slicing process). The system must be able to fit under various microscope platforms to enable simultaneous recording from the tissue. The requirement is for cutting edge technology within the field of neuroscience to allow measurement of electrical recordings and epiflurosecence micrscoscopy of neuronal preparations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2f5c2b92-454f-4ba7-b9e7-e6857b87d6c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e691d3-9ecd-4e74-b18e-b30a3b480999
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£148,676 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 May 2021 - 25 May 2024 3-4 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
Emma Barksby
Contact Email
emma.barksby@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086298

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), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (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

3BRAIN

Further Information

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