Tender

TIRF Microscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

16 Feb 2017 at 10:51

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently seeking suppliers for the acquisition of a TIRF Microscope, essential for quantitatively imaging single molecules at high speeds. This procurement falls under the industry category of Microscopes, classified as goods. The tender is an open procedure and has a submission deadline set for 20 March 2017, with responses to be accepted only through the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. The contract period is expected to commence on 17 May 2017 and last until 16 May 2018, with a total procurement value estimated at £200,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy equipment, particularly those with capabilities to provide multi-channel imaging systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on innovative imaging technology are well-suited to compete, enhancing their visibility and engagement in public sector contracts. Moreover, businesses looking to expand into the scientific research market should consider this opportunity as a way to grow their portfolio and establish long-term collaborations with governmental institutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TIRF Microscope

Notice Description

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology has a requirement to quantitatively image single molecules at very high speed. In order to meet this requirement they require an advanced TIRF microscope capable of providing 3 or 4 channel imaging. In addition, to allow for future upgrade toward a spinning disk confocal solution, the successful system will enable spinning disk/FRAP applications. Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea- crown-commercial-service-supplier Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/suppli er.aspx Responses must be received by the date in Section 1. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab05c6-cafe-461f-a94f-5838eeba92b4
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
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 May 2017 - 16 May 2018 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
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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