Award

(NU/1662) The Supply and Installation of an Imaging System for Microinjection and Time Lapse Imaging

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Award

29 Jul 2021 at 14:31

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "(NU/1662) The Supply and Installation of an Imaging System for Microinjection and Time Lapse Imaging." This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically within the checking and testing apparatus industry, and is located in Newcastle, England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 14th June 2021. The contract period commenced on 17th June 2021 and will extend until 17th June 2025. The total value of the contract is £46,876, and the tender period concluded on 10th May 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing imaging and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in supplying advanced scientific tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, given its suitability for them. The awarded supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, exemplifies the type of company positioned to thrive in this procurement landscape. Businesses equipped to offer comprehensive delivery, installation, and post-installation support services will be well-placed to benefit from future similar contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1662) The Supply and Installation of an Imaging System for Microinjection and Time Lapse Imaging

Notice Description

Newcastle University requires an imaging system for the microinjection and time lapse imaging of mouse oocyte. The image system must be an inverted microscope fitted for epifluorescence upon which Narishige micromanipulators can be mounted. The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of an imaging system, as specified in Section 3, 2 year's warranty, and a further 3 maintenance and servicing. The warranty shall begin following commissioning of the system and the service and maintenance cover directly following the warranty period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4a482886-0452-411e-8f20-0e75546dcbf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68069145-d887-4893-bbc8-8b1f9782bbd5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,876 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jun 2021 - 17 Jun 2025 4-5 years
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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