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High Pressure Freezer (HPF) machine

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

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23 Aug 2022 at 16:49

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Manchester has issued a tender for a High Pressure Freezer (HPF) machine for use in cryo and correlative light electron microscopy studies. The tender, with ID 2022/1894/HPF/AM/AB/JD, falls under the goods category (CPV code: 38000000). The procurement method is an open procedure, with electronic submission required. The deadline for submissions is the 27th of September 2022, and the contract period is expected to start on the 21st of October 2022 at The University of Manchester.

This tender opportunity offers businesses the chance to supply a high-quality HPF system to support various users within the EM Facility at The University of Manchester. Companies specializing in laboratory, optical, and precision equipment are well-suited to compete for this contract. The award process will involve a bid opening by University staff, followed by a standstill period for potential appeals. Interested parties can find further details and submit bids through the University's procurement portal.

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Notice Title

High Pressure Freezer (HPF) machine

Notice Description

The University wishes to appoint a Contractor or Contractors to supply a High Pressure Freezing (HPF) system. The system is intended for use in cryo and correlative light electron microscopy studies so must provide high quality sample freezing resulting in amorphous ice without hexagonal ice crystals up to 200um sample thickness. The system is to be an integrated turnkey solution, complete with software and user training.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The HPF machine will be used by a wide-range of users who engage with the EM Facility from PhD students to academic staff so usability and supporting a range of applications are required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-036242
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023531-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Aug 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M13 9PL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Hulme
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Rusholme

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