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High Throughput Fluorescence Microscope for Bacteriology - AWARD

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has successfully completed an open procurement process to acquire a high throughput fluorescence microscope for bacteriology. The contract, valued at £69,863.70, covers the supply of an automatable epifluorescence microscope capable of operating in multiple wavelengths. The procurement category is classified under microscopes with additional classifications including laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The delivery location is the Gibbet Hill campus, Coventry, West Midlands, UK. The tender process concluded on 20 March 2024, and the contract is active from 30 April 2024 to 30 April 2025. Shannon Millard is the contact point for the University of Warwick, located in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that design and manufacture automatable microscopes and related precision stages. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of offering high-quality, innovative fluorescence microscopy equipment could find growth prospects by competing in similar university or research-focused tenders. The open procedure ensures a level playing field, encouraging competitive bids from capable suppliers, such as Cairn Research Limited, the awarded supplier for this contract.

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Notice Title

High Throughput Fluorescence Microscope for Bacteriology - AWARD

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an instrument for high throughput bacterial microscopy, specifically automatable epifluorescence microscopy in multiple wavelengths. 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1627c9b-8169-45a6-97a7-747e26d02fc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/57b1d977-d368-452d-9d19-26d7c34855f6
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
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)

38510000 - Microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38519400 - Automated microscope stages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,863 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2024 - 30 Apr 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAIRN RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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