Tender

Provision of Ultramicrotomes

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

21 Dec 2020 at 12:18

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is conducting a tender process for the provision of a suite of nine ultramicrotomes, essential for sectioning resin blocks for electron microscopy. This procurement falls under the laboratory equipment category and is being managed through an open procedure, which means any qualifying supplier can participate. The tender submission period ends on 14th January 2021, with the contract expected to be awarded shortly thereafter, commencing on 31st March 2021 and running until 30th March 2023. The estimated contract value is £180,000, and potential suppliers must register on the In-Tend e-tendering portal to access tender documentation and submit their bids.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that can design and manufacture user-friendly, ergonomic products will be particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the procurement is open to a diverse range of suppliers. Engaging in this tender could allow businesses to expand their reach in the scientific and academic sectors, ultimately fostering business growth through collaboration with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ultramicrotomes

Notice Description

The University requires a suite of nine ultramicrotomes for sectioning of resin blocks for electron microscopy Each ultramicrotome must be ergonomically designed, intuitive to learn (easy to use for a range of user abilities), adapted for teaching, upgradeable, easy to maintain. E-Tendering Portal: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool, In-Tend (https://intendhost.co.uk/ universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with potential suppliers and/or tenderers (as appropriate). All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from In-Tend. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued and all communications with the University, including the submission of Selection Stage and/or Invitation to Tender responses will be conducted via In-Tend. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the potential supplier/tenderer. 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 procurement documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: 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 organisation against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Potential suppliers/tenderers are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant documents via In-Tend. Further instructions for the submission of responses are below: To submit your return: 1. Log in 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') 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, to preserve the integrity of the procurement, all communications with the University must be made via the correspondence function within In-Tend. Publication of Award Details: In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a response, potential suppliers/tenderers are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Additional information: Costs and Expenses: Potential suppliers/tenderers are solely responsible for their costs and expenses incurred in connection with the preparation and submission of responses and participation in this and all future stages of this procurement. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs or expenses borne by potential suppliers/tenderers or any of their supply chain, partners or advisers in this procurement process. The University is not liable for any costs in the event of the cancellation of this procurement process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-db85c2a9-6ecc-432b-a3fe-b6e80cb5d5bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9a1acb0e-c253-427f-84e6-8dc22088ff52
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
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)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2021 - 30 Mar 2023 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
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Contact Name
Tony Fay
Contact Email
a.s.fay@soton.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02380594696

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

Notice Documents

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