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3946/JN/23 - Laser-Based Lattice Light-Sheet Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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21 Nov 2023 at 10:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN), on behalf of the University of Sheffield, has awarded a contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a laser-based lattice light-sheet microscope worth £795,904.52 GBP. The procurement was conducted under the APUC framework for Microscopes and Imaging Equipment under a selective procurement method. The tender period ended on November 15, 2023, with the contract period running from November 17, 2023. The buyer, UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD, located in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, issued the tender in the goods category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly in the microscopy and imaging equipment sector, to engage and potentially supply similar equipment to research institutions. The procurement stage has now transitioned to the award phase, with Carl Zeiss Ltd being the successful supplier. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations may find this contract suitable due to the nature of the equipment being procured and the potential for ongoing servicing and maintenance contracts within the industry.

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Notice Title

3946/JN/23 - Laser-Based Lattice Light-Sheet Microscope

Notice Description

This procurement was conducted under the APUC framework - Microscopes and Imaging Equipment including Associated Servicing, Maintenance and Repairs LAB1028 AP: Lot 3 - Laser-based Imaging Systems and Laser Components. Awarded under the ranked process. The Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) is an international centre of excellence for basic and applied research in neurological disease. This is to provide the supply, installation and commissioning of a laser-based lattice light-sheet microscope for the long-term live imaging of a wide range of samples, including cultured cells, small embryos (zebrafish) and 3D cell cultures.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ff44a571-b26e-4f94-afc9-e27faf2235ca
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/381465eb-9962-4996-8e64-25088fc81867
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£795,904 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£795,904 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Nov 2023 - 17 Nov 2023 24 hours
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Contact Name
James Noble
Contact Email
james.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
Broomhill and Sharrow Vale
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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