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Award

20 Feb 2025 at 10:25

Award

21 Jan 2025 at 09:28

Tender

18 Jun 2024 at 11:29

Tender

16 May 2024 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow has awarded the contract for the provision of a 3D single cell multi-omic laser to Stellaromics, Inc. This tender, referenced as PURCH2394, falls under the industry category of electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment, and consumables, with a focus on goods. The process utilised an open procedure, leading to the successful award on January 17, 2025, after an accelerated procurement. The delivery location for the goods is Glasgow, within the region code UKM82. The contract, valued at £384,000, includes options for extending servicing for three additional year-long periods following the initial warranty period. The procurement stage for this contract has moved past the award phase and is marked as complete as of the most recent update in February 2025.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in advanced imaging technology and laboratory equipment, particularly those capable of providing high-resolution, multi-omic laser systems. Businesses with a strong track record in technical specifications, service support, software solutions, training, and efficient delivery and installation processes are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, given the concern for community benefits and value-for-money criteria, SMEs and other organisations contributing to local employment and training initiatives, as well as supply chain development, will find this an appealing opportunity. The University’s commitment to community engagement further incentivises participation from businesses aligned with these values.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2394 Provision Of Framework Agreement For A 3d Singe Cell Multi-Omic Laser

Notice Description

PURCH2394 Provision Of Framework Agreement For A 3d Singe Cell Multi-Omic Laser. A One Off Purchase For The Equipment With The Option To Extend Servicing For 3x 12 Months Following The Initial Warranty Period. Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2394 Provision Of Framework Agreement For A 3d Singe Cell Multi-Omic Laser. A One Off Purchase For The Equipment With The Option To Extend Servicing For 3x 12 Months Following The Initial Warranty Period. The University requires a 3-Dimensional multi-omic single cell imaging platform capable of capturing both 1000s of mRNA molecules, ribosomal RNA and proteins in thick sections of tissue (up to 200um thick) deploying a confocal microscope system. It must have the ability to analysis frozen tissue and paraffin embedded tissue. It must have the ability to run multiple samples simultaneously. It is important that we resolve sub cellular localisation of RNA molecules at high plex and therefore it is important that the resolution is capable of <100nanometre molecular Resolution. Refer to ITT for full specification details.

Renewal: Fixed term period of 12 months with the option to extend servicing for 3 x 12 months following the Initial warranty period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-045a13
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006090-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting


CPV Codes

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£384,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
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

Stellaromics, Inc.

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