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QUB/2164/21 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for a Stimulated Emission Depletion Microscope

Queen's University Belfast

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12 Jan 2022 at 09:21

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Tender

14 Oct 2021 at 15:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast is conducting a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and purchase of consumables for a Stimulated Emission Depletion Microscope, referenced as QUB/2164/21. This project falls under the category of goods within the inverted microscopes industry and is located in Belfast, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process has reached the award stage. The contract was signed on 6 January 2022, with key completion requirements mandating delivery and invoicing before 31 March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specializing in high-precision microscopy technologies and maintenance services. Companies equipped to handle the installation and ongoing support for advanced imaging equipment will find this an ideal contract to pursue. Organisations aiming to expand their footprint in public research contracts, especially SMEs with expertise in laboratory equipment and consumables, should consider submitting proposals, as this project offers a substantial contract value of £400,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

QUB/2164/21 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and purchase of consumables for a Stimulated Emission Depletion Microscope

Notice Description

The Advanced Imaging Core Technology Unit at Queen's University seeks to procure a Stimulated Emission Depletion Research Microscope. The tender will comprise the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of the microscope, as well as ongoing warranty, maintenance and purchase of associated consumables.The Economic Operator must be able to deliver, install and commission the equipment and provide an invoice before 31 March 2022.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Advanced Imaging Core Technology Unit (CTU) within the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences requires the purchase of a Stimulated Emission Depletion Research Microscope. The microscope shall have super-resolution capabilities (less than 50nm) equipped with sensitive detectors and motorized stage that allow acquisitions of multiple points located at different focus and large sample and software capable of stitching images of large specimens.

Options: Options to extend maintenance and purchase of associated consumables until the end of useful life of the equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ebf9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000836-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Leica Microsystems UK Limited

Further Information

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