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Lattice-based Microscope for High- and Super-Resolution Imaging.

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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02 Oct 2020 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a lattice-based microscope is managed by the University of Exeter, located in Exeter, England. This open tender was initiated on 2nd October 2020 and has a contract value of £615,276.91. The procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically for microscopes. The contract period spans from 15th September 2020 to 14th September 2025, with the tender submission deadline having closed on 21st August 2020.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific instrumentation sector, particularly those offering high-tech laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in microscopy and related technologies, especially small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would benefit from engaging in similar tenders, as they can provide innovative solutions and compete for future projects from reputable institutions like the University of Exeter.

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Notice Title

Lattice-based Microscope for High- and Super-Resolution Imaging.

Notice Description

A lattice-based imaging platform to measure and quantify sub-cellular structures by using 3D high- and super-resolution imaging in living or fixed cells, tissues, organoids, and embryos.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9c37431e-e767-4421-9fa4-4d57957a11d0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d81779a7-b32f-4600-b830-591535be3111
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£615,276 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2020 - 14 Sep 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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