Award

In-Vivo Imaging System

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 May 2020 at 10:06

Award Notice
Tender

15 Nov 2019 at 14:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is seeking a supplier for an In-Vivo Imaging System, which is essential for producing 3D x-ray micro-CT and luminescence image data sets. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the total contract value amounting to £563,000. This contract, part of the goods category within the medical equipment sector, is set in the South East region of the United Kingdom, with an active contract period running from 7 April 2020 to 19 March 2027. Interested parties were required to submit their tenders by the deadline of 18 December 2019, using the open procurement method detailed in the Invitation to Tender documentation available on the In-Tend platform.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and imaging technologies, to engage with a prestigious educational institution. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process is designed to favour diverse suppliers capable of delivering flexible and innovative imaging solutions. Companies that can offer both high-resolution imaging systems and support services would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In-Vivo Imaging System

Notice Description

The University requires an in-vivo imaging system that is capable of producing 3D x-ray micro-CT and luminescence image data sets from whole living subjects and tissue samples. The x-ray uCT must be of high resolution for quantitative imaging of the skeletal system, with spatial resolution to below 20 um and voxel size of below 10 um. The solution can be a single combined system or two complimentary systems. The system is for a multiuser facility serving a wide range of disciplines so it must be flexible, upgradeable easy to maintain and intuitive to learn. Full details of the University's requirement can be found in the Invitation to Tender document set (Specification (File 4)). Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with participating organisations. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Participating organisations are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of In-Tend is the responsibility of the participating organisation. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the Invitation to Tender documentation. Once you have logged in: click on 'Tenders'; Locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen. you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Login 2. Click Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender Stage') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that to preserve the integrity of the procurement process, all queries must made be via the Correspondence function within In-Tend.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cb276e84-8f3d-416e-9697-1bff48db1f61
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/784f9597-cb83-4e46-b6a8-f09ca7eec472
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£563,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2020 - 19 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO17 1BJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MILABS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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