Tender

AF174 Plate Imaging & Analysis System

AF174 PLATE IMAGING & ANALYSIS SYSTEM

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18 Mar 2026 at 14:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is seeking an AF174 Plate Imaging & Analysis System through an open procurement process for biomedical equipment. This tender aims to modernise its imaging capabilities across various assay formats while increasing throughput and user accessibility. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, featuring a two-stage format starting with a technical submission phase, followed by a demonstration-based shortlist evaluation. All inquiries must be submitted by 2nd April 2026, with the final tender submissions due by 10th April 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is scheduled to commence on 22nd May 2026 in Liverpool. This opportunity falls under the public authority-sub central government category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in biomedical equipment to expand their business into the academic and research sectors. Businesses offering high-quality imaging systems and advanced assay capabilities are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with highly reproducible products suitable for laboratory use across multiple operators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, capitalising on the below-threshold, open competition format of the procurement process that emphasises quality over price, with a 70% weighting on quality criteria. Successful bidding could also enhance a company's presence and credibility in the biomedical industry by connecting with a prominent educational institution.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AF174 Plate Imaging & Analysis System

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to purchase of a a modern plate imaging and analysis platform that reliably supports our current ELISpot workflows while also future-proofing the laboratory for: (i) multiplex FluoroSpot assays, (ii) FociSpot applications, and (iii) increased throughput and user demand. The critical requirement extends beyond basic spot enumeration. The system must deliver high reproducibility across multiple operators and demonstrate robust capability for advanced assay formats, thereby avoiding the need for additional or parallel systems as our applications expand. This will be a two-stage tender with an initial technical submission and then we will shortlist the successful equipment for the next stage which will include a demonstration of the equipment which will result in adjusted scoring. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Biomedical-equipment./96B3U7P468 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96B3U7P468

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024690-2026
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
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38434540 - Biomedical equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 24 hours
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
AF174 PLATE IMAGING & ANALYSIS SYSTEM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

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