Tender

BioAFM System Integrating Atomic Force Microscopy with a Fluorescence Microscope

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick's Medical School is seeking to purchase an atomic force microscope (AFM) integrated with a fluorescence light microscope for live single molecule and cell/tissue observations. This tender is split into two lots: AFM and fluorescence light microscope. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 29th September 2023. The contract period is set between 2nd November 2023 and 1st November 2024. The University of Warwick, as the buying organization, is located in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender for microscopes presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the goods category, especially those specializing in microscopes or related optical equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suited for growth opportunities. Interested businesses are advised to access the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal for further details and to engage in the procurement process.

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Notice Title

BioAFM System Integrating Atomic Force Microscopy with a Fluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Warwick's Medical School has a requirement to purchase an atomic force microscope (AFM) integrated with a fluorescence light microscope for live single molecule observation and live cell/tissue 3D observation. This tender will be split into two lots, lot 1 AFM and lot 2 Florescence light microscope. 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). 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: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fdfdf2d-00d3-4558-a099-1f01c9955403
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2023 - 1 Nov 2024 1-2 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
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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