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2196/JS - Laser Scanning Microscope and High Content Microscope (2 Lots)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

01 Aug 2019 at 10:38

Award Notice
Tender

02 May 2019 at 14:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the University of Sheffield seeking suppliers for two lots concerning advanced microscopy equipment, specifically a Laser Scanning Microscope and a High Content Microscope, to support research at the newly established Weston Park Cancer Centre. This open tender is classified under the goods category, with an overall value of approximately £621,559. The tender period closed on 4th June 2019, while the contract period commenced on 22nd July 2019 and is set to end on 30th September 2019. The location for delivery is in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-tech medical equipment and imaging technology. Companies equipped to provide high-resolution optical devices, alongside those with capabilities in high-content imaging used for pre-clinical and clinical research, would be well-suited to compete in this open exercise. The high sensitivity and image quality required align well with those experienced in developing advanced scientific instrumentation, which can catalyse growth in sectors related to healthcare and cancer research.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2196/JS - Laser Scanning Microscope and High Content Microscope (2 Lots)

Notice Description

The newly founded Weston Park Cancer Centre requires a new laser scanning confocal microscope and a new high content microscope to support its research in basic and translational cancer research. The confocal microscope will be used for high resolution imaging of fixed and live cells including techniques such as FRET, FRAP and laser microirradiation. High sensitivity, image quality and usability are of great importance. The high content microscope will be used for high throughput imaging of fixed and live cells for various pre-clinical and clinical screening purposes. Samples imaged on both systems will mostly be cell monolayers but can also be tissue sections and spheroids. This tender is broken into 2 Lots:- Lot 1 - Laser Scanning Microscope Lot 2 - High Content Microscope This is an EU open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Tuesday 4th June 2019 at 12 noon (UK time).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-99df8616-269d-467a-8967-dd156ed90bba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc1f6d05-a20f-49e0-aa01-8f61af2781dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£621,559 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£621,559 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2019 - 30 Sep 2019 1-6 months
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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