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3693/JN - Multi-Photon Microscope System

UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Nov 2023 at 08:04

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Tender

13 Apr 2023 at 15:25

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a tender process for a project titled "3693/JN - Multi-Photon Microscope System" in the goods category. The procurement stage was an open procedure with an award made to Thorlabs Ltd. The project was located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £168,708 signed on 3rd November 2023. The University was seeking a microscope system for multi-photon brain activity imaging funded by The Wellcome Trust.

This tender by the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry to engage in supplying the required high-performing microscope system. Companies specialising in microscope manufacturing, especially those with experience in modular and adaptable systems, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Thorlabs Ltd highlights the potential for growth and collaboration in providing cutting-edge equipment for research purposes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3693/JN - Multi-Photon Microscope System

Notice Description

With funding from The Wellcome Trust the lab of Dr Andrew Lin in the University's School of Biosciences studies sensory processing and learning & memory in Drosophila, combining studies at molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioural levels. We are seeking a high-performing, adaptable, modular and inexpensive microscope system for multi-photon imaging of brain activity in vivo.

Lot Information

Lot 1

With funding from The Wellcome Trust the lab of Dr Andrew Lin in the University's School of Biosciences studies sensory processing and learning & memory in Drosophila, combining studies at molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioural levels. We are seeking a high-performing, adaptable, modular and inexpensive microscope system for multi-photon imaging of brain activity in vivo.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03be79
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033380-2023
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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,708 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S10 2TN
Postcode Area
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

Thorlabs Ltd

Further Information

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