Tender

Supply, Installation & Commissioning of an UltraMicrotome

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

05 Dec 2016 at 15:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is currently seeking bids for the "Supply, Installation & Commissioning of an UltraMicrotome." This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category and is located in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement is at the Tender stage, with bids due by midday on 6th January 2017. The total estimated contract value is £55,000, and the contract period is scheduled to commence on 8th February 2017, lasting until 8th February 2018. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in precision instruments and materials relevant to nanotechnology. Firms that manufacture or supply ultra-microtomes or similar high-precision laboratory equipment would be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, this project could benefit established companies looking to expand their reach into academic procurement, alongside potential partnerships for service and installation expertise in the area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Installation & Commissioning of an UltraMicrotome

Notice Description

The University of Warwick, Physics Department, has a requirement for an ultra-microtome that will allow precision sectioning of III-V semiconducting nanowires such that high-resolution TEM/STEM imaging can be undertaken. The system must have automated controls and section down to 10nm. Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). All queries must be sent via In-tend Correspondence and not directly to University staff. NOTE: The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. All bids must be received by midday 6th January 2017. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Funded Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffafbf8f-c599-40cb-931e-128e694bc97a
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Dec 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Feb 2017 - 8 Feb 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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