Tender

Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

02 Aug 2024 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking to procure two widefield fluorescence microscopy systems to support high-quality live cell imaging experiments. The tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with specific classifications including wide field microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, and inverted microscopes. The open procurement procedure is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties are advised to submit their bids by 2nd September 2024. Delivery of the systems is expected to West Midlands, with the contract period slated to begin on 3rd March 2025 and end on 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced microscopy equipment, particularly those with expertise in delivering high-quality live cell imaging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the University of Warwick's procurement process supports these types of organisations. Successfully securing this contract could enhance the supplier's portfolio, opening further opportunities in the academic and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). Submission deadline: 02.09.2024 The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. 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 the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. 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/6445ea72-29dc-4e51-bda7-645c11bcb26a
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

38510000 - Microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38518100 - Wide field microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 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 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 7AL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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