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Miniscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the development of a miniaturised epifluorescent microscope, known as "Miniscope," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited. This contract, classified under the CPV category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, has a total value of £26,079.88 and is located in the East of England, with a postal code of CB2 0QH. The tender period concluded on 23 February 2016, with the contract commencing on 24 February 2016 and lasting until 24 March 2016. The procurement method employed was a tender initiative.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in precision optical equipment and laboratory instrument manufacturing, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess innovative capabilities in microscopy technologies. Firms that can provide advanced, compact imaging solutions suitable for animal studies would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar future contracts, enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within this niche industry.

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Notice Title

Miniscope

Notice Description

We need a miniaturised epifluorescent microscope that can be mounted on freely moving mice to monitor neuronal activity and image up to one additional epifluorescent channel as well as simultaneously optically stimulate neurons.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58e4c386-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/273bbcca-4955-4709-b484-cf865a1f85f0
Current Stage
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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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,079 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,079 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 201610 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2016 - 24 Mar 2016 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DORIC LENSES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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