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US_24444 - Purchase, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training, Warranty and Post Warranty Support for Inverted Epifluorescent Microscopes and Cameras

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX

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Tender

19 Sep 2024 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex has initiated an open procurement process for the purchase, supply, delivery, installation, training, warranty, and post-warranty support of 10 inverted epifluorescent microscopes, accompanied by monochrome digital cameras, as well as the replacement of digital cameras for existing equipment. This tender, titled "US_24444 - Purchase, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training, Warranty and Post Warranty Support for Inverted Epifluorescent Microscopes and Cameras," falls under the industry categories of medical equipment and laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 22nd October 2024 and the contract period running from 20th January 2025 to 15th March 2030. The procurement value is estimated at £350,000 GBP, and the project location includes the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of supplying advanced imaging technology. Companies that can provide comprehensive services, including installation, training, and ongoing support, are well-suited to this project. The open procedure encourages participation from SMEs, offering them a viable path to expand their client base and secure sustainable growth. Given the technical nature of the procurement, firms with expertise in epifluorescent microscopy and digital imaging systems will find this tender especially advantageous.

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Notice Title

US_24444 - Purchase, Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training, Warranty and Post Warranty Support for Inverted Epifluorescent Microscopes and Cameras

Notice Description

US_24444 - The Supply, Delivery, Installation, Training, Warranty and Maintenance of 10 Inverted Epifluorescence Microscopes with Monochrome Digital Cameras Including Software Plus, the replacement of digital cameras for the 10 existing Zeiss Axiovert A1 epifluorescence microscopes to bring them up to specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-53e3a58b-647f-48ba-9c26-4dfeef32a543
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/542260b4-cacb-4715-8738-c43656705a0a
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jan 2025 - 15 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
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 SUSSEX
Contact Name
Anna Simmons
Contact Email
anna.simmons@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
3308

Buyer Location

Locality
BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Further Information

Notice Documents

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