Tender

Soft Market Testing Exercise for the Provision of Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopes

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

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Tender

22 Aug 2018 at 09:00

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton is currently conducting a tender for the provision of three adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopes as part of a medical research project. This procurement falls within the ophthalmology equipment industry, with a total budget of £450,000. The tender period concludes on 5th September 2018 at 12:00 noon local time. Interested parties must register on the In-Tend portal to submit their interest, and all inquiries should be directed through the portal to maintain procedural integrity. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd January 2019 and will last until 2nd January 2024.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in ophthalmological equipment and technologies, especially those with demonstrable expertise in adaptive optics. As an open procedure, it encourages a wide range of suppliers to apply, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement not only presents an avenue for growth but also allows successful bidders to contribute to an important clinical trial, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Soft Market Testing Exercise for the Provision of Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopes

Notice Description

Medical Researchers at the University of Southampton are about to embark upon a research project involving a prospective clinical trial of patients with eye disease and is seeking to purchase three adaptive optics retinal cameras (adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopes). The project specifically requires mirrored fundus cameras capable of imaging photoreceptors as single cells as well as the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) mosaic. Additional information: Potential bidders with the genuine capability, demonstrable experience in provision of adaptive optics and scanning ophthalmoscopes and the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this soft market testing exercise should confirm their interest by downloading, completing and uploading the Questionnaire via the University's tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register your company before accessing the soft market testing stage. Once registered you will need to express and interest in the project, further details will then become available. To submit your interest on the In-Tend portal 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View PIN details. 4. Browse and upload your return (or Zip File) 5. Once response document is uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procedure, all queries must be made via In-Tend. We look forward to receiving your response. The Closing Time and Date for receipt of submission is 12:00 noon local time on 5th September 2018. Please be aware that the system will automatically reject any late submissions. The responses to this soft market testing exercise will be used to inform our decision making. There will be no prejudice to any future procurement procedure by participation in this soft market testing exercise. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6240eb-13d2-41eb-b5dc-b85c468477e2
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2024 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO16 7QF
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
Bassett
Westminster Constituency
Romsey and Southampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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