Planning

Supply of CLEM Microscope

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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Planning

17 May 2021 at 21:55

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is planning a procurement process for the supply of a confocal laser scanning fluorescence microscope, with an estimated budget of £300,000. This initiative falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the delivery will take place at their Teddington location in the UK. The expected date for the future notice of this tender is set for 26 July 2021.

This upcoming tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced microscopy systems, particularly those with capabilities in motorised systems, diverse optical configurations, and multi-laser functionalities, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract can significantly contribute to business growth in the scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

Supply of CLEM Microscope

Notice Description

Prior information notice (PIN): confocal fluorescence microscope NPL is looking to procure a confocal laser scanning fluorescence microscope with the following minimum features: * Fully motorised, computer controlled inverted microscope system, including sample mounting stage, focus, objective lens turret, etc. Control software for multi-dimensional image acquisition * A range of different objective lenses (from low magnification / low NA air objectives to high magnification / high NA oil immersion objectives) * Multiple excitation laser lines, including 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm and 638 nm or similar * Multiple parallel detectors (at least four) * Incubation system for maintaining sample temperature and environmental CO2 concentration * Focus stabilisation system for long duration time lapse imaging * Capacity for label free imaging (DIC or similar).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL is looking to procure a confocal laser scanning fluorescence microscope with the following minimum features: * Fully motorised, computer controlled inverted microscope system, including sample mounting stage, focus, objective lens turret, etc. Control software for multi-dimensional image acquisition * A range of different objective lenses (from low magnification / low NA air objectives to high magnification / high NA oil immersion objectives) * Multiple excitation laser lines, including 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm and 638 nm or similar * Multiple parallel detectors (at least four) * Incubation system for maintaining sample temperature and environmental CO2 concentration * Focus stabilisation system for long duration time lapse imaging * Capacity for label free imaging (DIC or similar).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02b1fa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010889-2021
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nina.heath@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

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