Tender

ECIS Equipment - UOE/2017/064/WH

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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26 Mar 2018 at 12:01

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting a tender for the procurement of ECIS Equipment, referenced as UOE/2017/064/WH, which falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The procurement process is currently active, with a deadline for submissions set for 18th April 2018. The tender requires the provision of a non-invasive and automated instrument for monitoring endothelial cell behaviour and entails a total estimated value of £71,000, with a minimum value of £65,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th April 2018 and run until 20th April 2018. Delivery is required in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method utilised is an open procedure.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for firms specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those providing innovative, automated, and non-invasive technologies. Companies that are well-suited to compete may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the biomedical and laboratory sectors, as well as suppliers of sophisticated imaging and measurement instruments. Engaging in this process could enhance business visibility and expand market reach, particularly for those delivering advanced scientific solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECIS Equipment - UOE/2017/064/WH

Notice Description

Endothelial cell barrier function measurements: Endothelial cells (ECs) play a key role in the cerebrovasculature in maintaining the blood brain barrier (BBB). ECs line the walls of the blood vessels and act as a selective barrier to regulate the passage of fluids, macromolecules, hormones and leukocytes from the vascular space to the interstitium. Our preliminary data indicates that structural alterations of ECs in vitro results in plasma protein leakage and leukocyte extravasation which lead to inflammation. We have recently received a grant from Alzheimer's Research UK (ARUK) allowing us to invest in a label free, non- invasive and automated instrument that will allow monitoring EC behaviour in real- time. Essential features of the instrument must include: * The ability to perform experiments in controlled gas environments in existing incubators * Cells to be grown on electrodes with multi-well (8, 16 or 96) configuration * Computer and an integrated software gathering data and analysis (Windows / MAC compatible) * The ability to measure impedance in a range of frequencies (low to high) * The ability to perform measurements under flow conditions (to mimic shear stress on ECs in vivo) * Training, warranty and service contract * Consumables (10 experiments: 10 x 8 Well Arrays

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb2e1c03-a881-4a99-94bb-71e69b13de0c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56574cdb-c32e-4722-b219-67a31e042494
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
£71,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
18 Apr 2018 - 20 Apr 2018 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
Wendy Herrington
Contact Email
w.herrington@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 13926242

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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