Tender

Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

07 Jul 2017 at 14:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter is conducting a tender for the procurement of an Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope, aimed at facilitating research in the Living Systems Institute. The process falls within the "goods" category, with a contract value set between £50,000 and £100,000. The tender is in the active stage and is set to close on 21st July 2017. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, with delivery expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom starting from 22nd July 2017, and the contract period lasting until 23rd July 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment to engage with a reputable academic institution. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying advanced scientific instruments, particularly those catering to research environments, would find this tender particularly relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender specifically indicates an interest in these types of businesses, fostering potential growth and collaboration in the research sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

This microscope will be available to all researchers in the Living Systems Institute at the University of Exeter to support their research. The research done with this equipment will include, but not be limited to: * quantitative time-lapse microscopy of a large number of bacterial colonies at 37 C over the course of several days distributed on two microtiter plates, * high-speed recording of animal larvae, A platform for dissection and injection into animal eggs To cover these needs, the microscope needs to be fully automated, have incubation capabilities and include a high-speed camera. To increase throughput, the stage will need to be large enough to allow for imaging of two microtiter plates. Magnification and resolution should be capable of spanning the size range from observing single yeast cells to a field of view about 20 mm wide (without stitching).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bae43d-065b-427b-98bb-bda603ba679a
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
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)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 Jul 2017 - 23 Jul 2018 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
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Further Information

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