Tender

(NU/1831) Supply of an AFM with PFM

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY

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Tender

17 Jan 2023 at 17:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Newcastle University is inviting tenders for the supply of an Atomic Force Microscope with Piezoresponse Force Microscopy capability. This procurement falls under the "Microscopes" industry category and has a contract value of £325,000. The tender deadline is 17th February 2023, with the contract period slated to start on 14th March 2023 and end on 31st July 2023. The University seeks expressions of interest by the deadline of 14th February 2023 at 16:00 GMT.

This tender opportunity from Newcastle University offers a chance for suppliers in the goods sector, especially those specializing in microscopes and related equipment, to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of Medical Technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in supplying scientific equipment and after-sales support are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties can find more information and express their interest via the University's e-tendering portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

(NU/1831) Supply of an AFM with PFM

Notice Description

The Biomedical Engineering research hub in the School of Engineering, as well as other research groups in the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and Faculty of Medical Sciences at Newcastle University, require AFM with PFM capabilities capabilities to support a wide range of research activities related to Medical Technologies. Therefore, we are looking to purchase an AFM-PFM equipment that will enable us to nano-characterise new biomaterials and technologies for tissue engineering, analysis cell-cell and cell-materials interface in dry and wet/liquid state (e.g. property measurements of hydrogels, cells and tissues) and explore new healthcare research frontiers on the nanoscale. This purchase is being funded by the Wolfson Foundation. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of the equipment detailed in the Invitation to Tender documents to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance. Expressions of interest in this project can be made by registering via the University's etendering portal at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=1f5383a9-af95-ed11-811c-005056b64545 The contract reference is NU/1830 The deadline for expressing an interest in this tender is Tuesday 14th February 2023 at 16:00 hours GMT

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c68f4f18-783a-4d59-b311-f47160bce77c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/47724335-6865-4401-a31e-d49eb6853c48
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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Mar 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 1-6 months
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
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
NE1 7RU
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

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