Tender

In Vivo Optical Imaging System

UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

14 Jan 2026 at 15:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for an 'In Vivo Optical Imaging System'. This procurement falls under the industry category of measuring and evaluation instruments and is aimed at acquiring equipment for high-sensitivity detection in small laboratory animals. The University, based in Coventry, is facilitating this open procurement method with an anticipated contract value of £250,000. The tender is part of an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their applications electronically by 11th February 2026. The evaluation and awarding of the contract are expected to conclude by 30th March 2026, with the contract duration starting from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment, specifically those producing advanced imaging systems. Companies with expertise in bioluminescent and fluorescent imaging technologies, particularly those adept at meeting precise scientific requirements, would be well-suited to bid for this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their market presence within the public sector and potentially establish a long-term relationship with a reputable academic institution. The open procurement and electronic submission policies further enable competitive participation while ensuring a broad range of suppliers can engage with the process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

In Vivo Optical Imaging System

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase an in vivo imaging system capable of high sensitivity detection of bioluminescent and fluorescent light signals from small laboratory animal subjects under anaesthesia. 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) or the Procurement Act 2023 and associated Procurement Regulations 2024 (and as may be amended from time to time) and its procurement activities are not subject to the requirements set out therein or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Should the University advertise contracts in the Official Journal of the European Union, Find-A-Tender platform or other contract opportunity advertising site or platform, this 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003166-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

38300000 - Measuring instruments

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Sophie Talbot
Contact Email
sophie.talbot@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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