Tender

Laser Microdissestion Capture system

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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13 Mar 2020 at 14:56

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham is currently seeking suppliers for a Laser Microdissection Capture system through an open procurement process. This tender, reference PROC JG ITT/1210, invites bids for the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of equipment required for the dissection of individual cells from plant root material, crucial for advancing research in plant biology. The tender is classified under the CPV code 38000000, which covers laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £110,000. Interested suppliers are required to submit their bids by 27 March 2020, with the contract expected to commence on 13 April 2020 and last until 12 March 2024.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and installation services, particularly those with expertise in precision instruments for scientific research. Companies that provide support in maintenance and commissioning of such systems would be well-positioned to compete effectively. Suppliers who can demonstrate experience in the installation of cutting-edge research technologies and those keen on collaborating with academic institutions may find this tender particularly attractive for growth and future partnerships within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Microdissestion Capture system

Notice Description

Laser Microdissection Capture system, Supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of, for dissecting specific individual cells from plant root material for downstream analysis e.g. transcriptomics. This is essential towards understanding the cell-specific mechanisms (regulated by few cells within a tissue or organ) underlying several root anatomical and architectural traits that allow roots to enhance soil exploration for capturing more resources such as nutrients and water under stress conditions and thus confer stress tolerance and improve yield. There are several researcher across university that are interested in using the LCM for their work. The system will be procured through Future Food Beacon Funding Additional information: Documentation regarding this tender reference PROC JG ITT/1210 can be obtained via the University of Nottingham InTend portal @ https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Potential suppliers must register on the portal in order to view the Invitation to Tender https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Registration Correspondence/queries Any queries about this tender MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Universityofnottingham/ Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Tenderer's. However, correspondents marked as 'competitive advantage' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the University reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Confirmation of intention to submit The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Universityofnottingham/ Decline or inability to return If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Universityofnottingham/ Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c9dad6d3-adb4-4a72-a104-50bdbccc90e9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7ddca09-2039-4411-b32c-c65255668ed8
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
12 Apr 2020 - 12 Mar 2024 3-4 years
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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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