Tender

Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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08 Oct 2024 at 16:20

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05 Sep 2024 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking suppliers for the "Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)" project, classified under instruments for checking physical characteristics (CPV code: 38400000). Located in the East Midlands, UK, this procurement process is currently in the tender stage with an amended submission deadline of 17 October 2024 at 14:00. The contract is set to commence on 20 November 2024 and end on 28 March 2025. This open procedure tender aims to procure a high-throughput thin section scanner for the British Geological Survey to enhance geological research capabilities by digitally capturing geological thin sections with multiple illumination types. The project budget is set at £400,000 GBP.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and installation of scientific instruments, particularly those with experience in high-throughput scanning and digital imaging technologies. The successful supplier will be responsible for providing an automated, unsupervised operation system with a multi-sample holder capable of handling at least 100 sections. Businesses with a proven track record in servicing scientific research institutions and delivering innovative, automated solutions would be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially aiding significant growth within the geological research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: IV.2.2 Instead of: 10 October 2024 Time: 14:00 Read New: 17 October 2024 Time: 14:00 Other additional information: Tender submission deadline date extended from 10th October 14:00 to 17th October 14:00 Supply & Installation of a thin section scanner for the full digital capture of geological thin sections using multiple illumination types (both transmitted and reflected light, polarised and cross polarised), capable of a high-throughput (tens of sections per day) with a multi-sample holder (at least 100 sections) with automated unsupervised operation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dc522e74-9060-45e0-9cfd-fa05e2b5168f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bca20caf-4141-487e-85ae-09e02ff48159
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 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
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KEYWORTH
Postcode
NG12 5GG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Keyworth & Wolds
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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