Tender

GB-Liverpool: Slide Scanner

UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL

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Tender

25 Oct 2017 at 14:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Liverpool is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a microscope slide scanner under the title "GB-Liverpool: Slide Scanner." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under the CPV classification for scanners, and is aimed to take place in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 16th November 2017, at 12 noon. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th December 2017 and conclude by 1st March 2018, with a total contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing wider participation. 

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing imaging technology. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality scientific instruments, particularly those capable of offering recommissioned or ex-demonstration components, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth through partnerships and access to the research and development sector within the academic community. 

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Liverpool: Slide Scanner

Notice Description

The University's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease plans to procure a microscope slide scanner. Recommissioned or ex-demonstration components, if available, will be considered. The scanner will be used primarily for acquisition of high-quality images of fixed samples. The system needs to incorporate an imaging workstation and appropriate software. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note the return date for the Tender is 16/11/2017 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48515865-5b70-4982-8948-0cdc9584df64
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

38520000 - Scanners

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Oct 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Dec 2017 - 1 Mar 2018 1-6 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
UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L69 7ZX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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