Tender

1341/ITT/SC Two-photon Polymerisation System Capable of Printing with Live Cells

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

23 Dec 2020 at 14:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is seeking tenders for a "Two-photon Polymerisation System Capable of Printing with Live Cells." This procurement falls under the miscellaneous medical devices and products category and is located in Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with submissions due by 5th February 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £420,000, with a minimum value of £380,000. This is an open procedure tender, allowing all interested parties to participate.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical device technology, particularly those focused on advanced manufacturing techniques involving live cells. Companies with expertise in two-photon polymerisation systems or those capable of custom resin fabrication would be particularly well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract can aid in expanding market presence, building partnerships with academic institutions, and enhancing innovation in the medical devices sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1341/ITT/SC Two-photon Polymerisation System Capable of Printing with Live Cells

Notice Description

The University of Nottingham's Biodiscovery Institute are looking to procure a two-photon polymerisation system capable of structuring materials with live cells incorporated. The system shall be capable of structuring traditional resins at 500 nm or better process resolution, and cell-containing resins at 50 mm or better process resolution. Furthermore, the system shall be as flexible as possible in order to allow fabrication with custom resins without voiding the system warranty and be capable of processing multiple samples at once. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c622d08-02dc-4e96-ae61-bee4e1e00263
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 6-12 months
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 NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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