Tender

Atomic Force Microscope

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

09 Aug 2017 at 11:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking to procure a high-end atomic force microscope and its ancillary modules for use in the Electron Microscopy Research Technology Platform. This tender is currently in the planning stage and has an submission deadline set for 12:00 pm GMT on 8th September 2017. The procurement process falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory and optical equipment, and the delivery location is within the West Midlands, UK. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 25th September 2017 and will last for one year until 24th September 2018.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision equipment and microscopy solutions. Companies that manufacture or supply laboratory instruments, especially those with experience in optical and microscopy technologies, would be well-poised to compete for this contract. The University of Warwick encourages interested parties to express their interest through their In-Tend supplier portal, which will also provide access to further tender documents and additional details regarding the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Atomic Force Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a high-end atomic force microscope with ancillary modules. The microscope will reside in a central university facility (the Electron Microscopy Research Technology Platform, EM-RTP), will provide routine imaging for a wide range of users across Warwick University and will service the needs of specialist microscopy users. 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. Please note, the submission deadline for this tender is 12:00pm GMT on Friday 8th September 2017. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information and to express interest. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University expressly reserves the rights: i) Not to award any contract as a result of this procurement process commenced by publication of this notice. ii) To make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition. iii) To award (a) contract(s) in respect of any part(s) of the [services] covered by this notice; and iv) To award contract(s) in stages. Under no circumstances will the University be liable for any costs incurred by candidates. 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. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc94dec-8799-4bf2-a548-6018480c1be3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Sep 2017 - 24 Sep 2018 6-12 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
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 7AL
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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