Tender

Optical Microscope

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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Tender

09 Nov 2017 at 17:13

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester is conducting a public procurement process for the acquisition of an optical microscope, with a total estimated value of £164,176. This tender is part of their initiative to equip the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), which is set to open in summer 2018 on the North Campus of the university. The current stage of the procurement is the tender period, which closes on 24th November 2017, with the contract period commencing from 1st December 2017 to 15th December 2017. This initiative falls within the goods category under the industry classification of optical microscopes and will utilise an open procurement method.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in high-tech manufacturing and supplier of scientific research equipment. Companies specialising in optical devices, particularly those capable of delivering advanced microscopy solutions, are well-suited to compete for this contract. By partnering with the University of Manchester, successful bidders can enhance their visibility in a leading research institution, which is likely to lead to further collaboration and business growth within the innovative field of graphene and 2D materials.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Optical Microscope

Notice Description

Background information on The University of Manchester The University of Manchester is Britain's largest single-site university, with a proud history of achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future. The University provides world-class research facilities and undertakes research of international standing. It offers students a wide choice of degree programmes and options, and excellent facilities and student support services. The University employs over 12,000 staff and offers over 400 different degree courses. It comprises of three faculties with 23 academic schools and hundreds of specialist research groups. The University's cultural attractions include The Manchester Museum, The Whitworth Art Gallery, Jodrell Bank Observatory and the Martin Harris Centre for Music and Drama. The University also operates a thriving conference and meeting operation including a hotel and conference centre. Further details on the University can be found at: http://www.manchester.ac.uk/discover/facts-figures/Background information on Project The equipment is being purchased for the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) at the University of Manchester. The GEIC is a PS60 million investment which will establish a state of the art research and technology development facility for graphene and related 2D materials. Projects in the GEIC will be industry-led and will focus on innovation and applications, with the aim of accelerating research through to products in the marketplace. The GEIC will house pilot production facilities and characterisation equipment. It will initially focus on a number of the University's world-class graphene application areas: energy, composites, formulations and coatings, electronics and membranes. Given the world leading graphene research at the University, it is expected that all the equipment in the GEIC will be cited in high profile academic publications as well as underpinning industrial collaboration projects, thus giving the equipment a high degree of exposure. The GEIC will be situated on the North Campus of The University of Manchester, comprise of 8400 m2 and has been designed by world-renowned architect Rafael Vinoly. It is set to be open in summer 2018. Equipment purchased before the GEIC building is opened will be temporally commissioned elsewhere in the University campus, typically in the National Graphene Institute, and then moved into the GEIC once it is completed. For further information on the GEIC please see: http://www.graphene.manchester.ac.uk/collaborate/geic/ The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. Specification We seek to acquire one tri-nodular optical inspection microscope with 5x to 100x objectives. The system will be used to analyse the structure of 2D nanomaterials, polymers, metals, compos... Additional information: To express an interest in this project please visit the website below where you will need to register to obtain tender documentation. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofmanchester/aspx/Home Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : ERDF Funding Description The GEIC equipment fund is part financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) funds having been awarded under the 2014-2020 Priority Axis 1: Promoting Research and Innovation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-64b50c05-1f4d-4909-92ea-4b43dafaa6ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1ffa9a3a-c84e-4619-ba3b-f65f9ad98441
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£164,176 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 15 Dec 2017 30 days
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 MANCHESTER
Contact Name
Paul Carter
Contact Email
paul.carter-2@manchester.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0161 275 2207

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

Further Information

Notice Documents

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