Tender

Laboratory Analyser

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND

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09 May 2017 at 15:04

Summary of the contracting process

The University of the West of England is seeking proposals for a tender titled "Laboratory Analyser", aimed at enhancing research capabilities in the fields of cancer biology, metabolic disorders, and neurobiology. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically classified as molecular microscopes, and is located in Bristol, South West England. The tender period is set to close on 30 May 2017, and suppliers must ensure delivery of the instrument by 31 July 2017, following a successful order. The procurement will be conducted via an open procedure, with a total value of £100,000 and a minimum value of £30,000, along with a request for long-term maintenance costs.

This tender presents an exciting opportunity for businesses involved in scientific equipment and laboratory technologies, particularly those specialising in molecular analysis tools. The focus on high-accuracy instruments for real-time measurement of metabolic processes creates a niche for suppliers with expertise in healthcare-related technologies. Companies that can demonstrate reliability in delivery and after-sales support may find this project particularly beneficial, as ongoing maintenance for the instrument over a five-year period is also anticipated.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Analyser

Notice Description

We wish to purchase an instrument that will measure energy metabolism, including mitochondrial respiration and glycolysis in real-time in up to 8 or 24 wells. Using cells, primary cells, or isolated mitochondria we wish to study the effects of drugs, inhibitors or substrates on key metabolic pathways involved in areas such as cancer biology, metabolic disorders and neurobiology research. We are interested in observing the real-time change in cellular oxygen consumption rate, fatty acid oxidation and glycolysis. This instrument should provide a reliable platform offering reproducible and accurate assessments within and between runs. Please can you include your price and warranty period and any subsequent maintenance costs for up to 5 years. If we move to purchase will must have delivery by 31.07.17 so please provide your delivery time from receipt of order.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96f18fc5-d2f4-408c-bef0-c1c7d116f1d3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd2f0d7-3d8c-4d17-95d6-a3fb58aed97b
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

38512200 - Molecular 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
12 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2022 Over 5 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
UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ollie.whittle@uwe.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS16 1QY
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Further Information

Notice Documents

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