Tender

NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

18 Mar 2018 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being managed by Teesside University, which is seeking a contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a confocal microscope for the National Horizons Centre in Darlington. This tender, titled "NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope", falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes (CPV code: 38510000). The tender is currently in the open procurement stage and must be submitted by 18 April 2018. The contract is set to commence on 17 May 2018 and will extend until 15 March 2019.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses involved in the scientific and medical equipment industry, particularly those that specialise in microscopy or related technologies. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the open procurement method allows for diverse competition. Companies that can deliver innovative and reliable imaging systems tailored for educational or research institutions will find this tender particularly aligned with their offerings.

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Notice Title

NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a microscopic imaging system with capability of taking confocal images with FRET and FILM capability in the same microscope to be located at the National Horizons Centre in Darlington.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7a303085-ce01-42f7-aad9-45682a102812
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390f116-977b-4892-b6eb-2d6323f3599f
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

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