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Plunge Freezer

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Award

12 Feb 2025 at 09:28

Tender

08 Oct 2024 at 13:10

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has successfully completed an open procurement process to acquire a semi-automated plunge-freezing device to enhance their Advanced Bioimaging RTP facilities. Categorised under Microscopes (CPV: 38510000) within the goods industry, this contract falls within the educational sector. The awarded contract, signed on 21 November 2024, was valued at £59,385 GBP. The primary delivery location for this equipment is in Coventry, within the UKG33 region. The procurement process followed an open procedure, facilitating competitive bidding and ensuring transparency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced microscopy and cryo-TEM equipment. Companies with expertise in providing high-precision scientific instruments and those able to offer comprehensive training and support services would find this procurement particularly relevant. It's an excellent chance for suppliers to collaborate with a prestigious university and contribute to cutting-edge research projects, potentially opening doors for future contracts in the academic and scientific research sectors.

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Notice Title

Plunge Freezer

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a semi-automated plunge-freezing device for reproducible preparation of samples for cryo-TEM. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP helps researchers answer their scientific questions using state-of-the art 3D electron microscopy and light microscopy imaging equipment. Our strategy is to offer this advanced bioimaging capability and the expertise to deliver high impact results to researchers both at Warwick and beyond. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP provides the training and expertise required to operate the equipment as well as providing a service to users. Due to successful funding from BBSRC, Alert14 and more recently the founding of the Midlands Regional CryoEM Consortium (established 2017 through PS4.9M funding from MRC and partner universities Warwick, Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham), we have one high-end microscope (Jeol 2200 FEG-TEM with internal energy filter) and a state-of-the-art camera (Gatan K2 Summit Direct electron).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Plunge freezer. Please see procurement documentation for more information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004654-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,385 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20241 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 WARWICK
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nikki.jones@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 02476574578

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

FEI

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