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2150/JN - Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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29 Jan 2019 at 15:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for a Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope. This tender, titled "2150/JN - Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope," falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £79,000. The procurement was conducted through a mini-competition from a framework, with the contract period spanning from 18 January 2019 to 22 January 2019, and the tender submission period closing on 11 January 2019. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions in microscopy and laser technologies would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the University of Sheffield might also foster partnerships for further research initiatives, enabling businesses to expand their market presence in academic and scientific sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2150/JN - Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope

Notice Description

The Department of Biomedical Science supported by the Light Microscope Facility are seeking the below requirements to aid in the research of planar polarity. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a total internal reflection (TIRF) illuminator, lasers and a widefield epi-fluorescence LED illuminator. The components will be integrated into an existing motorized inverted microscope and used for both stochastic optical reconstruction (STORM) and TIRF microscopy.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-875047ca-acb3-46b0-988c-d77c03397b07
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3d33dc-ebfe-45db-bd14-76da723f7a47
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Mini Competition from Framework
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20197 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jan 2019 - 22 Jan 2019 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAIRN RESEARCH

Further Information

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