Tender

2047 / RFQ / SC - Short Pulsed, Long Wavelength, Laser

THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM

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Tender

27 Apr 2023 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Nottingham has issued a tender for the procurement of a short-pulsed laser for biomedical imaging purposes in the Optics and Photonics Research Group. The university aims to secure value for money goods and services with an estimated value between £20,000 - £60,000. The contract will include provision of equipment, training, and a minimum 12-month warranty, with a tender deadline of 12th May 2023 and a contract period starting from 17th May 2023 to 1st August 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the laser industry to compete for supplying the required technology to the University of Nottingham. Companies specialising in lasers and biomedical imaging equipment would be well-suited to participate in the tender process. The procurement stage is currently set as an open procedure below the threshold, providing a chance for potential suppliers to engage with the university and potentially expand their business through this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2047 / RFQ / SC - Short Pulsed, Long Wavelength, Laser

Notice Description

Introduction, Synopsis and Objectives Introduction - This is formal request for quotation with information, instructions and guidance following consideration of which the proposal submission should be completed and returned by all Suppliers who wish to quote for the contract. Note, throughout the Request for Quotation (RFQ) documentation the University of Nottingham will be referred to as the UoN. Synopsis & Brief - The University of Nottingham Optics and Photonics Research Group are looking to purchase a short-pulsed laser to form the basis of a non-linear microscope with imaging in third harmonic generation. The final microscope will be used for biomedical imaging purposes. The system will be to support the work taking place on the EPSRC funded InLightenUs project (https://www.inlightenus.chem.ed.ac.uk/). Objectives - To secure value for money goods and services for the UoN Estimated Value - The estimated value is between PS20,000 - PS60,000 (without VAT) Contract/Framework duration - The Contract will be established for an initial provision of equipment, essential training and a minimum 12-month warranty period. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITYS E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under My Tenders. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than by email option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f5de8406-7063-48e4-9a85-8ba5568f5edd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12038bea-7386-4935-bc86-96b765422f1e
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38636100 - Lasers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
17 May 2023 - 1 Aug 2024 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
THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG7 2RN
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)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Radford
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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