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PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jan 2024 at 16:39

Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 12:06

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the provision of a contract for a multi-spectral light sheet microscope and associated maintenance. This opportunity falls under the medical equipments category and was awarded to M Squared Life Limited. The University of Glasgow awarded the contract worth £577,700 on 20th October 2023. The tender was conducted using an open procedure, and the main procurement category was goods. The procurement stage has now reached the award phase in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those offering high-quality technical specifications, technical service support, delivery & installation, training & support, acceptance testing, and added value services. Businesses focusing on imaging technology and microscopy services, especially those capable of meeting the specified quality criteria and price competitiveness, would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The University's strong commitment to community benefits also opens avenues for suppliers engaging in employment and training initiatives, subcontracting opportunities for SMEs, equality and diversity programs, among others.

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Notice Title

PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE

Notice Description

AWARD OF PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD OF PURCH2281 PROVISION OF A CONTRACT FOR A MULTI-SPECTRAL LIGHT SHEET MICROSCOPE & ASSOCIATED MAINTENANCE The University of Glasgow (UoG) has been awarded an MRC Equip 2023 grant and thus has a requirement to purchase a multi-spectral light sheet microscope capable of imaging at high resolution over a large field of view.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ecc1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002137-2024
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£577,700 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Oct 20232 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
Contact Name
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Contact Email
elizabeth.mclaughlin@glasgow.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1413306613

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

M SQUARED LIFE

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