Award

Light Sheet Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF BATH

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18 Oct 2019 at 07:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bath has completed a public procurement process for the acquisition of a Light Sheet Microscope, with a total contract value of £371,627. This open tender was classified under the CPV code for optical microscopes and was aimed at enhancing research capabilities by providing an imaging system for both live and fixed biological samples. The contract period runs from 25th September 2019 to 31st December 2019. The procurement was conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the tender was officially awarded on 24th September 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific goods, particularly those specialising in optical microscopy equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is open to them, thus enabling them to compete with larger suppliers like Carl Zeiss Ltd, which was the successful bidder. Companies that can offer innovative imaging technologies and support for the installation and maintenance of such equipment could particularly benefit from this type of procurement, thereby contributing to their business growth in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Light Sheet Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Bath requires a light sheet microscopy system with environmental control (LSM). This new instrument is intended to image both fixed and live biological samples, including in prolonged timelapse mode, and will be used in a multiuser set up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3538d7a3-6db3-4e94-8be4-ccdc4b26e6c8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f2c7ae4-4b18-455a-b7fe-3283b4a6918e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£371,627 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£371,627 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
24 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BATH
Postcode
BA2 7AY
Post Town
Bath
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bath and North East Somerset
Electoral Ward
Bathwick
Westminster Constituency
Bath

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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