Tender

Plunge Freezer

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 12:54

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is inviting tenders for the purchase of a semi-automated plunge-freezing device to support their Advanced Bioimaging RTP. This tender falls under the 'Microscopes' industry category and includes installation services for laboratory equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 7th November 2024. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the equipment to the University’s location in Coventry, West Midlands, starting from 2nd December 2024. This open procedure (above threshold) aims to procure high-quality goods that will assist in the preparation of samples for cryo-TEM, crucial for the university's research activities.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and installation of advanced laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The acquisition will enable the University of Warwick to enhance its bioimaging capabilities, benefiting researchers across various scientific disciplines. Companies with experience in delivering high-reliability laboratory instruments and providing requisite user training will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Plunge Freezer

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a semi-automated plunge-freezing device for reproducible preparation of samples for cryo-TEM. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP helps researchers answer their scientific questions using state-of-the art 3D electron microscopy and light microscopy imaging equipment. Our strategy is to offer this advanced bioimaging capability and the expertise to deliver high impact results to researchers both at Warwick and beyond. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP provides the training and expertise required to operate the equipment as well as providing a service to users. Due to successful funding from BBSRC, Alert14 and more recently the founding of the Midlands Regional CryoEM Consortium (established 2017 through PS4.9M funding from MRC and partner universities Warwick, Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham), we have one high-end microscope (Jeol 2200 FEG-TEM with internal energy filter) and a state-of-the-art camera (Gatan K2 Summit Direct electron detector), a Jeol 2100plus cryo-transmission electron microscope suitable for cellular specimens, sample characterisation and user training, and access to a FEI Titan Krios transmission electron microscope for state-of-the-art high resolution structure determination work. To support characterisation of challenging samples for structural biology using cryo-electron microscopy we seek a plunge-freezing instrument that will enable us to vitrify samples for cryo-TEM. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP is service-oriented, and has users from multiple disciplines (Life sciences, chemistry, physics and engineering), therefore ease of use and reliable performance are essential. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : University of Warwick Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659af95d-0b0c-4ce1-b99a-250c948e05ff
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 1-2 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 WARWICK
Contact Name
Nikki Jones
Contact Email
nikki.jones@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02476574578

Buyer Location

Locality
WEST MIDLANDS
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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