Tender

Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

23 Jun 2017 at 15:06

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is currently conducting a procurement process for an Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope, categorized under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender was published on 23rd June 2017, and the open procedure for submitting bids is set to close on 7th July 2017. This equipment will be utilised by researchers at the Living Systems Institute in Exeter, located in the South West of the United Kingdom, to enhance their research capabilities. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £10,000 to £100,000, and delivery is expected to take place between 8th July and 9th July 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory equipment and technology sectors, particularly those offering automation and imaging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in manufacturing high-quality scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. This procurement process not only allows potential suppliers to expand their market presence but also contributes to advancements in research capabilities within the higher education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

This microscope will be available to all researchers in the Living Systems Institute at the University of Exeter to support their research. The research done with this equipment will include, but not be limited to: * quantitative time-lapse microscopy of a large number of bacterial colonies at 37 C over the course of several days distributed on two microtiter plates, * high-speed recording of animal larvae, A platform for dissection and injection into animal eggs To cover these needs, the microscope needs to be fully automated, have incubation capabilities and include a high-speed camera. To increase throughput, the stage will need to be large enough to allow for imaging of two microtiter plates. Magnification and resolution should be capable of spanning the size range from observing single yeast cells to a field of view about 20 mm wide (without stitching).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-aa3f93e4-45bf-43eb-ac3e-22198e4fc393
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a6302a9-568c-40cb-9df6-5bc5abe70a22
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
SME
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)

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
23 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jul 2017 - 9 Jul 2017 30 days
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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
Nicholas taylor
Contact Email
n.taylor@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1392725870

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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