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(NU/1633) The Supply and Installation of a Slide Scanner System

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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17 Aug 2021 at 15:09

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Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a brightfield slide scanner system, crucial for the Central Bio-Bank facility's tissue processing and imaging services. This open procedure was initiated on 17th August 2021, with the tender period concluding on 28th January 2021, leading to the award date of 9th February 2021. The contract, valued at approximately £57,730.43, spans from 12th February 2021 to 11th February 2022, focusing on the goods category related to microscopes and based in Newcastle, England.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in imaging technology and laboratory equipment, especially those capable of delivering installation services and ongoing maintenance. Companies that manufacture brightfield slide scanners or similar equipment, as well as those offering support and after-sales service, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts with Newcastle University and similar educational institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1633) The Supply and Installation of a Slide Scanner System

Notice Description

Newcastle University requires a brightfield slide scanner system for automated capture of tissue sections immobilised on standard and double-width microscope slides. The system will be required to capture images of tissue sections labelled with standard immunohistochemical stains. The system will be located and operated by the Central Bio-Bank facility and will form a major part of their tissue processing and imaging services. The main users of the system will be academic labs across FMS. The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation and commissioning of a brightfield slide scanner, as specified in Section 3, a minimum of 1 year's warranty, maintenance and after sales service. The warranty, maintenance and servicing shall begin following commissioning of the system. The supplier may offer an ex-demonstration or reconditioned system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-73be4958-5279-43cd-b4db-de39f9178a0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16cf2481-682d-4640-8dc5-79822a8cac99
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,730 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Emma Barksby
Contact Email
emma.barksby@ncl.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1912086298

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS UK LTF

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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