Award

Laser Capture Microdissection Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2017 at 14:28

Award Notice
Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Southampton has recently completed a procurement process for a contract to supply a laser capture microdissection microscope, specifically designed to enhance translational research capacity. The procurement was conducted under an open procedure, with an estimated contract value of £173,000, spanning from 12th October 2016 to 11th October 2021. All responses were assessed against strict criteria, including technical and training requirements, with significant emphasis placed on the qualitative response. The tender period concluded on 8th September 2016, with the contact point located in Hampshire, England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and medical technologies to engage with a prominent educational institution. Companies that manufacture modern laboratory instruments, especially those with a focus on innovative, adaptable equipment capable of live cell dissection and complex analysis, would be well-suited to compete. This procurement can foster growth for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs), looking to expand their portfolio and establish partnerships in the academic sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Laser Capture Microdissection Microscope

Notice Description

*THIS CONTRACT HAS NOW BEEN AWARDED* The University of Southampton has a procurement opportunity for the supply of a laser capture micro-dissection microscope. This tender invites you to submit your response for a solution that conforms to the specification contained within the Invitation to Tender documents. The University of Southampton is looking to replace its existing Leica AS-LMD Laser Microdissection microscope which is now over 12 years old. This facility has been key to our translational research enabling us to undertake gene analysis from single cells and multiple cell 'dissectates' cut from tissue sections. Going forward we wish to expand the scope of use of LMD to include live cell dissection/ selection, microdissection of individual chromosomes and bacteria including those that have been fluorescently tagged, and dissection of hard tissues such as bone. The system should be flexible and adaptable to new developments as they become available. Bidders are advised that Invitation to Tender responses will be assessed in line with the following high-level criteria. Further details can be found within the ITT documents (File 2). Mandatory Requirements: Pass/Fail Commercial Response: 30% Qualitative Response: 70% Qualitative Response Sub-Criteria Technical Requirements: 80% Training Requirements: 10% Previous Experience: 5% Timelines: 5% Bidders are advised that the deadline for the receipt of clarifications in respect of this project is Monday 15th August 2016 (12.00 noon). Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. <br />

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fc65e0c5-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e046f4e-e02a-4954-8043-ec0d30d06160
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£173,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£108,012 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jan 20179 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2017 - 23 Jan 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
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
SO17 1BJ
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Portswood
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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