Tender

Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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Tender

03 Jan 2023 at 10:24

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter has issued a tender for the provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services. The procurement falls under the goods procurement category with a total value of 940,000 GBP. The contract duration is 5 years, starting from 2nd March 2023 and ending on 1st March 2028. The deadline for submissions is set for the 2nd February 2023. The tender process is open, and the award period is scheduled to start on the 2nd February 2023.

This tender by the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry to secure a long-term contract for supplying and servicing a specialized microscope. Companies with expertise in providing high-resolution imaging solutions for living systems, including cells, organoids, and organisms, are well-suited to compete. The selected supplier will have the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in developing advanced imaging technologies to meet the University's research requirements.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services

Notice Description

We are seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope to perform high-resolution, long-term time lapse imaging of a broad range of living systems including live cells, mammalian organoids, plant and small vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. The overall aim of the research is to capture the fast and dynamic changes in a living system over an extended period of time with minimal stress from light and mechanical handling. We are intending to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include servicing and maintenance services. It is anticipated that the solution should be fully operational by 31st July 2023. The full technical specification can be found in document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope to perform high-resolution, long-term time lapse imaging of a broad range of living systems including live cells, mammalian organoids, plant and small vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. The overall aim of the research is to capture the fast and dynamic changes in a living system over an extended period of time with minimal stress from light and mechanical handling. We are intending to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include servicing and maintenance services. It is anticipated that the solution should be fully operational by 31st July 2023. The full technical specification can be found in document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000028-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£940,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2028 Over 5 years
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 EXETER
Contact Name
Megan Brine
Contact Email
m.brine@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

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