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BioAFM System Integrating Atomic Force Microscopy with a Fluorescence Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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30 Aug 2023 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick's Medical School is seeking to purchase an atomic force microscope integrated with a fluorescence microscope for live single molecule observation and live cell/tissue 3D observation. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves two lots - one for Atomic Force Microscopy and another for Light Microscopy. The total value of the procurement is £901,000 in GBP. The tender deadline is set for September 29, 2023, with a bid validity period of 180 days after that date.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Warwick offers a chance for businesses specializing in microscopes and related technologies to potentially secure a contract. Companies adept in supplying high-end scientific equipment and systems suitable for live imaging applications may find this tender particularly relevant. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, and interested suppliers should carefully review the tender documentation for detailed submission instructions and requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BioAFM System Integrating Atomic Force Microscopy with a Fluorescence Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Warwick's Medical School has a requirement to purchase an atomic force microscope integrated with a fluorescence microscope for live single molecule observation and live cell/tissue 3D observation. 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

Atomic Force Microscopy

The University of Warwick seek to purchase an integrated setup for atomic force microscopy (AFM) and light microscopy (LM). This tender will be split into two lots, the AFM part (Lot 1) and the LM (TIRF and confocal) part (Lot 2). Please refer to the tender documentation for more information.In order to express interest and gain access to the tender documentation for 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.

Options: Please refer to the tender documentation for more information.

Light microscope

The University of Warwick seek to purchase an integrated setup for atomic force microscopy (AFM) and light microscopy (LM). This tender will be split into two lots, the AFM part (Lot 1) and the LM (TIRF and confocal) part (Lot 2). Please refer to the tender documentation for more information.In order to express interest and gain access to the tender documentation for 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.

Options: Please refer to the tender documentation for more information.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f831
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025515-2023
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

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£901,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
shannon.millard@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2476523188

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

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