Tender

Epifluorescent/widefield microscope

UNIVERSITY OF READING

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26 Apr 2018 at 13:25

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Reading is currently seeking suppliers for an epifluorescent/widefield microscope intended for live-cell observation, with the procurement identified as a tender process (ID: UOR/LAB/18/032). The procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total estimated value of £63,000. The tender period ends on 9th May 2018, and the subsequent contract, with a minimum value of £25,000, is expected to commence on 19th May 2018 and conclude by 31st December 2018. Supplies will be delivered to Reading, South East England (postal code RG6 6UR).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopes and optical instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be especially well-suited to compete, considering the specifications and potential for upgrading to a confocal system, which may attract innovation-driven firms. Interested parties should ensure timely submission of their bids to meet the impending deadline while referencing additional application guidance available on the provided links.

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Notice Title

Epifluorescent/widefield microscope

Notice Description

A flexible use epifluorescent/widefield microscope for live-cell observation capable of upgrading seamlessly to a confocal system. Additional information: To download information from www.in-tendhost.co.uk/theuniversityofreading Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46e7e069-d449-466d-8b4c-f3bc74dd40a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b73952c0-634e-4840-94bd-76d5d5073418
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

38510000 - Microscopes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 May 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
BERKS
Postcode
RG6 6UR
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Hillside
Westminster Constituency
Earley and Woodley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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