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250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System

Queen's University Belfast

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 16:03

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

22 Dec 2025 at 18:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2025 at 07:26

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 09:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Queen's University Belfast has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of an In Vivo Optical Imaging System to Revvity UK Ltd, based in Pontyclun. This procurement activity falls under the goods category, with an emphasis on laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and specialist optical instruments. The contract extends from 9 January 2026 to 8 January 2031, with the potential for renewal. Conducted through an open procedure, this procurement reflects Queen's University Belfast's commitment to facilitating cutting-edge animal research, aligned with their core research priorities. Situated in Belfast, this contract was contingent upon securing grant funding, confirmed in January 2026, thereby ensuring that no awards or orders would be effected until the necessary funds were confirmed.

The award of this contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses that excel in providing precision optical instruments and comprehensive support services, such as maintenance and software updates. This procurement is ideally suited for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering sophisticated imaging systems designed for advanced research environments. With the chance to renew and extend the initial five-year period, businesses with expertise in technological innovation, integration, and adaptability to evolving research needs are well-positioned to benefit from ongoing engagement with Queen's University Belfast, ultimately fostering long-term business growth and development in the optical imaging sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System

Notice Description

The imaging equipment in the Biological Services Unit (BSU) is no longer fit for purpose. Therefore, the department requires to purchase an In Vivo Optical Imaging System. The equipment will serve multiple users, open to anyone with permissions to conduct such regulated work and support for multi-spectral luminescence/fluorescence imaging capability at QUB. In vivo imaging is leading edge in animal research, aligning with commitment to 3Rs and QUB priorities in delivering research excellence. * Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in November 2025. * No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend maintenance, software updates/ development and consumables, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

Planning Information

A Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise was conducted prior to the commencement of this procurement to assess market capability, inform the specification, and ensure the procurement approach is appropriate and proportionate. The PME included engagement with potential suppliers and stakeholders to identify best practice, gauge market interest, and understand any barriers to participation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ab41
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003618-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£849,475 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£849,475 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£849,475 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£849,475 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
22 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Queen's University Belfast
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT7 1NN
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN06 Belfast
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Revvity UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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