Tender

Label-Free Live Cell Imaging System_COMPARE

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently seeking tenders for a state-of-the-art Label-Free Live Cell Imaging System for its School of Life Sciences. This procurement, falling within the goods category of imaging equipment primarily for medical, dental, and veterinary use, is at the tender stage with expressions of interest closing on 14 October 2016. The contract period is set to commence on 7 November 2016 and conclude by 28 February 2017. Interested parties must register on the university’s eTendering system to express their interest and comply with specific requirements to ensure their submission is valid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers of medical imaging technology and related goods. Businesses that specialise in imaging equipment, particularly those offering innovative systems capable of label-free and fluorescence imaging, would be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, companies that can provide installation, training, and long-term service contracts aligning with the university's requirements are likely to find this tender particularly attractive for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Label-Free Live Cell Imaging System_COMPARE

Notice Description

We invite tenders for a state of the art Label-free live cell imaging system for the School of Life Sciences, University of Nottingham. Research Grade imager (for label-free and fluorescence detection). An imaging system to be supplied capable of label-free/ phase contrast and fluorescence imaging with a range of objectives from 2.5x to 20x with 40x desirable. LED light source for the capture of fluorescence around DAPI/FITC/Texas red wavelengths. Suitable stage adapters should be supplied to accommodate 35mm diameter dishes, 8-well and 96-well plates. The system should be have capability for full environmental control to enable long term live cell imaging at multiple positions. Service and training. The system to be covered by full service contract for a period of minimum 5 years (preferably 10 years) from installation. Full training to be supplied on all aspects of the system. Price to include delivery, installation and commissioning of the system in Nottingham. Software. We also require licences for 3 off-line workstations with analysis software EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 14 October 2016 To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tenderingEXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSE: 04 December 2014 To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-40eb5cdf-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9644c9e8-0b3d-4153-aa65-e7662e59e4f3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Oct 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Nov 2016 - 28 Feb 2017 1-6 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RD
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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