Tender

National Museums Liverpool 3D Digital Microscope for Examination of Artworks

NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL

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Tender

11 Nov 2020 at 14:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The National Museums Liverpool is seeking tenders for a 3D Digital Microscope for the Examination of Artworks, which is aimed at enhancing the examination and image capture of various museum collections. This procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 30 November 2020. The project falls under the industry categories of Medical Equipment and Optical and Precision Equipment, and the anticipated contract period is from 14 December 2020 to 5 March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, meaning that it is accessible for all eligible bidders.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies, as well as those capable of providing high-quality imaging and digital solutions for museums and cultural institutions. Companies with experience in delivering sophisticated machinery and software that meets the specified technical requirements, such as high magnification and versatile illumination options, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Additionally, businesses that can offer installation and training services may find advantageous opportunities in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Museums Liverpool 3D Digital Microscope for Examination of Artworks

Notice Description

Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the 3D Digital Microscope for the Examination of Artworks. NML is looking to procure a video 3D digital microscope that allows flexible examination and digital image capture of a wide range of museum collections, including 2D and 3D artworks, with minimal handling of the objects being examined. The 3D digital microscope should provide a range of magnification from 10x to 5000x, with the minimum number of objective lenses to enable this. The microscope will have multiple illumination options including brightfield, darkfield and UV illumination. The microscope should have a system of flexible stands and tables suitable for the examination of large paintings on vertical easels, small works on paper over horizontal surfaces and large 3-dimensional sculpture. It should also include a removeable handheld camera and lens for inspection of difficult to access areas of larger objects. The control software should be compatible with Microscoft Windows 10, and include user friendly applications for image and video capture, image management, measurement and image analysis such as particle counting. Delivery and installation is to be completed no later than Friday 5 March 2021

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56393db1-323a-4beb-bf4a-6b8f09fcbd40
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Dec 2020 - 5 Mar 2021 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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L2 2JH
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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