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Fluorescence Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

21 Jun 2021 at 09:33

Award Notice
Tender

05 May 2021 at 12:04

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a Fluorescence Microscope on behalf of its School of Clinical Dentistry. This requirement arises from the urgent need to replace outdated microscope and image analysis systems currently used for viewing both slide-mounted and well specimens. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence from 14th June 2021 and running until 13th June 2022. The total budget allocated for this procurement is approximately £80,000, with the closing date for tenders having been 21st May 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the microscopy equipment sector, particularly for those specialising in advanced imaging technologies. Companies that can provide high-resolution microscopes and image analysis systems designed for clinical and research applications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as they stand a good chance of meeting the university's needs for modern and efficient microscopy solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the School of Clinical Dentistry for a Fluorescence Microscope. Scope of Requirement: The School of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Sheffield requires a replacement microscope and image analysis system that allows viewing of both slide-mounted specimens (tissues or cells) and specimens in wells (eg cultured cells), acquisition of high-resolution digital images of the specimens, and a very wide range of options to quantify many aspects of the images. We require the above functions for both transmitted light and fluorescence microscopy. This type of approach is widely used across the School of Clinical Dentistry to identify and quantify changes in tissues and cells that can be linked with different experimental conditions or disease states. The School of Clinical Dentistry currently has two microscope and image analysis systems, one that can be used for slides and one for specimens in wells. Both are ~20 years old and use very old technology. All elements of these systems (microscope, camera and software) are obsolete and spare parts and servicing contracts are no longer available. The versions of the image analysis software that the systems are running are no longer supported. They will not run on systems newer than Windows XP (dating back to 2001). We have had a number of problems with the equipment over the last few years and there are elements that no longer function, making the systems less than optimal to use. If any part of the current microscopes and image analysis systems fail they will not be repairable and we will be left without any facility for fluorescence microscopy and image analysis within the School of Clinical Dentistry, which would have a serious impact on our work. The equipment we intend to purchase will need to have far greater image capture and analysis capability than the current, outdated systems and can be used to view specimens on both slides and in wells. The Essential and Desirable features we have specified below will considerably advance our microscopy facilities and fulfil the day-to-day requirements for microscopy users in the School of Clinical Dentistry. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a non-FTS open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 21st May 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-582d78a4-79d1-418e-b54d-1bade87718c5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a36104-c372-4da4-b845-477e5917df40
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,486 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2022 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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