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3427/JN - Light Sheet Microscope (Selective Plane Illumination Microscopy - SPIM)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

22 Dec 2022 at 15:40

Tender

20 Oct 2022 at 15:54

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield is procuring a lightsheet microscope (SPIM) for the School of Biosciences with funding from BBRSC. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a total value of £550,000. The contract period is set to start on 5th January 2023 and end on 6th January 2023. The procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold, and the industry category is microscopes. The tender period ended on 22nd November 2022, and the delivery address is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender opportunity from the University of Sheffield for a lightsheet microscope presents a chance for SMEs and businesses in the microscopy industry to compete. The procurement process is at the award stage, offering business growth opportunities for suppliers like Luxendo GmbH. Businesses with expertise in providing high-tech scientific instruments and equipment would be well-suited to compete and potentially secure contracts for supplying the required microscope equipment to the University of Sheffield.

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Notice Title

3427/JN - Light Sheet Microscope (Selective Plane Illumination Microscopy - SPIM)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences with funding from the BBRSC are looking to procure a lightsheet microscope (SPIM). The required SPIM will provide an underpinning multi-user environment with which to perform long term, multiplexed timelapse imaging on live samples with an ability for photomanipulation. The instrument must include the ability to accomplish phase-based real-time drift correction and to perform optical gating (see reference below). A well-established and user-friendly interface is essential. We are also requesting a standalone workstation with large amounts of rapid access memory. 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-b5fd17-786e8f6e-5ae7-468e-b135-07d15dc64b6d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d6d6c1d-751b-4a2d-9771-7dcf67bad2bf
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
5 Jan 2023 - 6 Jan 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

LUXENDO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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