Tender

Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

03 Jan 2023 at 11:13

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is looking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope, intending to award a 5-year contract for its provision and associated services, with full operational capability expected by 31st July 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 2nd February 2023. The contract period spans from 2nd March 2023 to 1st March 2028. The procurement falls under the CPV industry category of Microscopes and is valued at GBP 940,000. The delivery addresses include various locations across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the manufacturing and servicing of high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in microscopy technology, to compete for a long-term contract with the University of Exeter. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses should ensure compliance with the technical specifications outlined in the document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule' to maximise their chances of securing this contract and expanding their operations.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope to perform high-resolution, long-term time lapse imaging of a broad range of living systems including live cells, mammalian organoids, plant and small vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. The overall aim of the research is to capture the fast and dynamic changes in a living system over an extended period of time with minimal stress from light and mechanical handling. We are intending to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include servicing and maintenance services. It is anticipated that the solution should be fully operational by 31st July 2023. The full technical specification can be found in document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3e8a027-082c-47cc-b228-f0575488aeae
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49db37b-093e-42ec-aa90-ff758033269e
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

Notice Documents

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