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TEM Camera - Department of Biosciences

DURHAM UNIVERSITY

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16 Apr 2018 at 13:42

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Summary of the contracting process

Durham University is seeking to enhance its research capabilities within the Department of Biosciences through the acquisition of a high-resolution transmission electron microscope (TEM) camera, as outlined in its recent tender titled "TEM Camera - Department of Biosciences." This procurement, classified under the goods category with the CPV code 38511200, is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period commencing on 9 April 2018 and concluding on 31 July 2020. The tender was published on 16 April 2018, with a total contract value of £119,043.63. The primary delivery location for this project is the North East region of the United Kingdom, and the procurement method employed is an open procedure due to its funding structure. The deadline for submitting bids concluded on 8 December 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technologies and equipment, particularly those that manufacture or supply high-resolution cameras suitable for electron microscopy. Suppliers with capabilities in innovative imaging solutions are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to facilitate cutting-edge research in biosciences, including structural biology and correlative microscopy. Companies that can demonstrate their products' integration with existing TEM infrastructure, such as the Hitachi H7600, and showcase their experience in supporting academic research are likely to find this opportunity beneficial for business growth.

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Notice Title

TEM Camera - Department of Biosciences

Notice Description

Biosciences is a broad based department engaged in research from ecology to biochemistry and structural biology in systems including crop, fuel and model plants, model invertebrates and vertebrates, as well as human cell culture and tissue. Imaging has become central to much of this research, and for light based optical imaging we have invested in and developed state of the art "super resolution" and functional imaging methods. For more detailed analysis of cell and tissue ultra structure we use high resolution scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). We are also currently developing correlative light/electron microscopy methods, for which we need a high resolution TEM camera (the purpose of this tender), to enable alignment of low magnification light microscopy images with low magnification, but high resolution TEM images. We are also interested in acquiring TEM images over large areas for looking at cell organisation in tissues and in vitro engineered tissues, again requiring a high resolution camera. We also have a strong structural biology group (joint with Chemistry) and there is an interest in developing cryo-electron microscopy methods for protein structure determination. Although high resolution data would not be collected in Durham, but at a central facility such as Diamond, such work requires "feeder"instruments to test samples. It would therefore be desirable, but not essential, to acquire a cryo-capable camera to potentially facilitate such work in the future. The purchase of a new high resolution camera for our transmission electron microscope (TEM) is required to replace an ageing obsolete camera on our TEM which is no longer fit for purpose, and also to extend the capabilities of the TEM and enhance research in the department. This will include the development of correlative light/electron microscopy methods. This is part of a successful Infrastructure bid to upgrade EM equipment in the department generally. The equipment should be fully integrated and compatible with our existing Hitachi H7600 TEM with +/- 60 degree tilt stage (supplied in 2004).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88342b56-eb39-41e1-a09e-abb5af52c88c
Current Stage
Award
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38511200 - Transmission electron microscope

38651000 - Cameras

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£119,043 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£119,043 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2018 - 31 Jul 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 3LE
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Durham South
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ISS GROUP SERVICES

Further Information

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