Award

3427/JN - Light Sheet Microscope (Selective Plane Illumination Microscopy - SPIM)

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

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Award

22 Dec 2022 at 15:24

Tender

20 Oct 2022 at 15:42

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences, with funding from the BBRSC, has completed a tender process to procure a lightsheet microscope (SPIM) for live sample imaging. The tender titled "3427/JN - Light Sheet Microscope (SPIM)" was awarded to Luxendo GmbH. This procurement falls under the "goods" category with an award value of £550,000. The University of Sheffield, as the buying organisation, is located in Sheffield, United Kingdom. The tender was in the "Award" stage and had a contract signing deadline of 19th December 2022.

This tender for a lightsheet microscope presents business growth opportunities for suppliers dealing with microscopy equipment and services. Companies specializing in the supply and maintenance of advanced scientific instruments, particularly in the field of microscopes, are well-suited to compete. Due to the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender, businesses with expertise in SPIM technology and equipment customisation are encouraged to engage with the University of Sheffield. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing fair competition among relevant suppliers.

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Notice Title

3427/JN - Light Sheet Microscope (Selective Plane Illumination Microscopy - SPIM)

Notice Description

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences with funding from the BBRSC are looking to procure a lightsheet microscope (SPIM). The required SPIM will provide an underpinning multi-user environment with which to perform long term, multiplexed timelapse imaging on live samples with an ability for photomanipulation. The instrument must include the ability to accomplish phase-based real-time drift correction and to perform optical gating (see reference below). A well-established and user-friendly interface is essential. We are also requesting a standalone workstation with large amounts of rapid access memory.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Sheffield's School of Biosciences with funding from the BBRSC are looking to procure a lightsheet microscope (SPIM). The required SPIM will provide an underpinning multi-user environment with which to perform long term, multiplexed timelapse imaging on live samples with an ability for photomanipulation. The instrument must include the ability to accomplish phase-based real-time drift correction and to perform optical gating (see reference below). A well-established and user-friendly interface is essential. We are also requesting a standalone workstation with large amounts of rapid access memory.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-037793
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036421-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£550,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20223 years ago
Contract Period
29 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLE32 Sheffield

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUXENDO

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