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3527/JN - Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has awarded a contract for a Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope under the APUC framework. The procurement involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of a microscope suitable for live and fixed cell imaging. The contract value is £555,758 in GBP. The procurement method used was selective, with the procurement stage completed. The contract period starts on November 17, 2022, and ends on November 18, 2022. The location of delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber region, United Kingdom. The main procurement category is goods.

This contract from the University of Sheffield for a Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope presents opportunities for businesses, especially those involved in the supply and installation of scientific equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract. The nature of the procurement method, being selective and sourced from a framework agreement, offers a specific pathway for eligible businesses to participate in the tender process and potentially secure valuable contracts. The contract deadline for tender submissions was November 1, 2022, with the contract awarded on November 4, 2022.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3527/JN - Laser-Based Super-Resolution Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

This procurement was conducted under the APUC framework - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP: Lot 3 - Laser-based Imaging Systems and Laser Components. Awarded Under the ranked process. The Wolfson Light Microscopy Facility (LMF) is a multiuser core facility that houses a wide range of confocal, widefield and light-sheet systems serving the needs of biomedical and biological scientists in the Faculties of Science, and Medicine, Dentistry and Health. To provide the supply, installation and commissioning of a laser-based super-resolution confocal microscope that is suitable for the imaging of both live and fixed cells, tissues and small organisms.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3fbfcede-7f05-4dce-8304-5387bf1c44cc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3e6ec67f-02d0-41d2-94f6-45c3e6d0b6dc
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£555,758 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£555,758 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2022 - 18 Nov 2022 30 days
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 SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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