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Formal Request for Quotation: Tissue Processor 1513

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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10 May 2021 at 14:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently seeking quotations for a Tissue Processor through an open procurement process. This tender, identified as "Formal Request for Quotation: Tissue Processor 1513", aims to enhance the functionality of their Histology laboratory, providing increased throughput for research and commercial contracts. The tender period concludes on 26th May 2021, and the estimated contract value ranges from £20,000 to £35,000. The procurement is categorised under medical equipment (CPV code 33100000) and the delivery address is set in Nottingham, NG7 2RN, United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with experience in high-capacity tissue processing technology. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) that can demonstrate qualifications and capabilities in supplying advanced laboratory equipment are encouraged to participate. Successful bids could not only enhance the ability to serve academic institutions like the University of Nottingham but may also lead to expanded opportunities in related sectors in the future.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Formal Request for Quotation: Tissue Processor 1513

Notice Description

Purchase of a Tissue Processor capable of a higher level of throughput than is currently available to the department in order to support research projects and commercial contracts, as part of a new Histology laboratory relocation and refurbishment. Additional information: The School of Veternary Sciences , within the University of Nottingham, are developing their Histology facilities. One purpose of this is to improve thier Tissue Processing capablities to enable a higher level of throughput than is currently available to the department, in order to support research projects and commercial contracts. The University requests quotations from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of a Tissue Processor. Please refer and respond to the Technical Requirements within this Request for Quotation. This RFQ documentation reference 1513 RFQ DF should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding Request for Quotation - Any queries about this RFQ MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Bidder's. However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1be68cb-37fe-45e9-9f6c-fb5176c8329d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
Darren Furniss
Contact Email
darren.furniss@nottingham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
0115 8467955

Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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