Tender

6-Axis Piezoelectric Nanopositioning Stage

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

17 Feb 2022 at 16:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently engaged in a tender for the procurement of a 6-axis piezoelectric nanopositioning stage, a critical piece of equipment for its Optoelectronics Research Centre, located in Southampton, England. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically classified as microscope stages, with a budget of £36,000. The tender, initiated on 17th February 2022, uses an open procurement method and is currently in the active stage, with the submission deadline set for 9th March 2022. The contract period is expected to commence on 1st April 2022 and conclude by 31st March 2023.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in the manufacturing or supply of scientific equipment. Companies with expertise in photonics, microscopy, and nanotechnology will find this procurement particularly relevant as it aims to enhance research capabilities within the prestigious University of Southampton. Engaging with this tender could facilitate valuable partnerships and pave the way for long-term collaboration in advanced research projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

6-Axis Piezoelectric Nanopositioning Stage

Notice Description

We wish to procure a 6-axis piezoelectric nanopositioning stage for super-resolution microscopic imaging, for our Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC). The ORC is one of the world's leading institutes for photonics research, based in the Zepler Institute for Photonics and Nanoelectronics, at the University of Southampton. This item of equipment is essential to the delivery of objectives under a major EPSRC Programme Grant (EP/T02643X/1) of strategic importance to the ORC, and maintaining Southampton's position at the international forefront of photonic research.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31cf8954-3c5f-4805-be88-f356009f6ada
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c89bcadf-2103-431a-af15-095a70de502d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38519650 - Microscope stages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£36,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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