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3694/JN - Femtosecond Pulsed Wave Lasers

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

03 Oct 2023 at 14:28

TenderAmendment

09 May 2023 at 08:44

Tender

13 Apr 2023 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the procurement of two femtosecond pulsed wave lasers for two-photon in vivo imaging of biological samples, with a value of £110,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 22nd May 2023. The contract period is from 27th July to 28th July 2023. This opportunity falls under the CPV classification for Lasers within the goods category.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in laser technology and imaging systems, particularly those focusing on biological research applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organizations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are encouraged to participate. As the University of Sheffield is the buying organization, businesses operating in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom are well-placed to compete in this tender.

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Notice Title

3694/JN - Femtosecond Pulsed Wave Lasers

Notice Description

With funding from The Wellcome Trust the lab of Dr Andrew Lin in the University's School of Biosciences is out to tender for 2 femtosecond pulsed wave lasers. The principal use will be: Two-photon in vivo imaging of fluorescent signals in intact biological samples, especially brains of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. This is an 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-68e7f520-5027-45a5-b6d6-74e8be013cfd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d64088af-84cf-4fea-bb08-0ecec976c304
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£164,820 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 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
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TOPTICA PHOTONICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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