Tender

Head Mounted Minature Microscopes

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking bids for a contract titled "Head Mounted Miniature Microscopes" as part of an open procurement process within the goods category. This tender, valued at approximately £100,000, aims to acquire two complete rodent imaging systems, including associated hardware and software for in vivo imaging of neural activity. The tender period is set to conclude at midday on 29th April 2016, and the contract is expected to run from 20th May 2016 to 20th May 2017. Potential bidders should note that all correspondence must be directed through the University of Warwick's In-Tend system.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment, research technology, and related software solutions, particularly those capable of meeting advanced research specifications. Given that the procurement is open to a broad range of suppliers, businesses with innovative imaging technologies and robust technical support may find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Companies interested in collaborating with academic institutions or engaging in scientific research partnerships would be well-suited to participate in this tendering process.

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Notice Title

Head Mounted Minature Microscopes

Notice Description

The University of Warwick, Life Sciences Department, has a requirement for Two complete rodent imaging systems with associated head mounting microscopes, lenses, acquisition hardware and software for In vivo imaging of neural activity during complex behaviours. These head mounted miniature microscopes will be used with GRIN lenses and associated acquisition and analysis software to image activity of single cells in brains of freely moving and behaving conscious rodents. This is a BELOW EU threshold tender. All correspondence regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) via the "Correspondence" functionality. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. After expressing an interest in this project you will be able to download the full tender document set within 24 hours. All bids must be received by midday 29th April, 2016 Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of our e-tendering system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : MRC Discovery Award Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e657b11-e575-47ba-a93e-fc0a00f1ff87
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
Not specified
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 May 2016 - 20 May 2017 1-2 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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