Award

High Pressure Freezer Unit

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Nov 2018 at 09:34

Award Notice
Tender

02 Aug 2018 at 13:35

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is seeking suppliers for a "High Pressure Freezer Unit" under an open procurement method, classified under the main category of goods and specifically within the industrial freezers subcategory. The tender was published on 2nd August 2018 and is now complete, having received an award on 30th September 2018, with a total contract value of £400,460.87. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2018 and will conclude on 31st December 2018. Delivery for the required equipment will take place in the North East region of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific and medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in cryogenic technologies and electron microscopy apparatus. Companies equipped to deliver high-precision laboratory equipment and with experience in catering to academic institutions or research facilities would be well-positioned to participate in similar future tenders, thus fostering growth in their business operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

High Pressure Freezer Unit

Notice Description

Durham University require an integrated package of equipment for the preparation of biological and other material by cryo and standard methods for electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). The package should consist primarily of a high pressure freezer (HPF), with light stimulation and a freeze substitution (FS) unit with automated media exchange. The package should also include a cryo-ultramicrotome with automated serial section collection on silicon wafers and micromanipulation of section/grids. To express an interest please go to the following website: http://events.transaxions.com/service.aspx?event=6780

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-815203b0-f2ec-426e-9de0-4c893d447677
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d55566d0-4bba-492d-a40c-0dfe6df02d3c
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39711124 - Industrial freezers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£491,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,460 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 1-6 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
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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