Award

Dual Invert/Upright Switchable Fluorescence Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Award

24 Jan 2024 at 18:10

Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is seeking to purchase a Dual Invert/Upright Switchable Fluorescence Microscope. The procurement falls under the goods category and is in the tender stage. The University is located in Coventry, United Kingdom. The procurement method is an Open procedure. The contract was awarded to Discover Echo Ltd on 10th November 2023, with a contract value of £65,287.36.

This tender for a Dual Invert/Upright Switchable Fluorescence Microscope by the University of Warwick can be an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry. Companies providing microscopes or related equipment, especially those with expertise in fluorescence microscopy, would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract value and the specific requirements provide a clear scope for businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering advanced microscopy solutions to the University.

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Notice Title

Dual Invert/Upright Switchable Fluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a fluorescence microscope system with a small bench footprint with both inverted and upright imaging capabilities.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a fluorescence microscope system with a small bench footprint with both inverted and upright imaging capabilitiesIn order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03ece5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002499-2024
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

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£52,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,287 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20232 years ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2023 - 6 Oct 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Nimra Hussain
Contact Email
nimra.hussain@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 8UW
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DISCOVER ECHO

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