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NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope

TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY

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07 Aug 2018 at 06:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to the contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a confocal microscope at the National Horizons Centre located in Darlington. The contract is valued at £200,000 and was awarded by Teesside University, with the procurement having followed an open procedure. The tender period concluded on 26th June 2018, and the contract commenced on 27th June 2018, extending until 15th March 2019. This initiative is part of a larger funding scheme supported by the England European Regional Development Fund, aimed at stimulating economic development and innovation in the region, particularly in the industry of microscopes.

This opportunity is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, or technical services related to biomedical research. Businesses that can provide advanced imaging solutions or have experience in delivering high-quality scientific apparatus would be well placed to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. Engaging with this sector not only presents a chance for contractual growth but also aligns with broader funding initiatives that support innovation and job creation within local communities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a microscopic imaging system with capability of taking confocal images with FRET and FILM capability in the same microscope to be located at the National Horizons Centre in Darlington.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c98a9525-610a-43e6-b58a-cf0bebaaad74
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebaa84fc-8919-4dda-85ae-5a30afe58600
Current Stage
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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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 3BA
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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