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Tender

15 Nov 2017 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment under the title "LAB1015AP Framework Agreements". This initiative falls within the education industry category, specifically aimed at supporting laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland, and other Scottish Public Sector Organisations. The procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 12th February 2018. The total contract value is estimated at £40 million GBP and is conducted through an open procedure method. The procurement will address 12 separate lots, covering various types of microscopes and related equipment, and will be delivered within the UK, primarily from Stirling, Scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those supplying microscopes, imaging systems, software, and servicing solutions. Companies engaged in research and development or manufacturing within the optical technology sector would be particularly well-suited to compete. The framework agreement will not only enhance visibility within the public sector contracting space but also encourage growth through partnerships with educational and healthcare institutions seeking to improve their laboratory capabilities. With the chance for multiple contractors to be awarded across the lots, businesses can strategically position themselves to cater to various needs within the extensive network of public sector organisations involved.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

LAB1015AP Framework Agreements for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public Sector Organisations. Products are divided into twelve separate lots; compound microscopes, laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems, stereo and zoom microscopes, medical microscopes, super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes, new technology and combined systems, software, lasers, cameras, related accessories and consumables, equipment servicing of low end equipment and equipment servicing of high end equipment.

Lot Information

Compound Microscopes

Upright and inverted for use in teaching, tissue culture analysis and routine applications.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems

Upright or inverted using laser technology such as Conforcal, Spinning Disc, TIRF and Multi-photon. Includes associated imaging equipment such as slider scanners.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met.

Stereo and zoom microscopes

Upright or inverted featuring optional fluorescence and camera systems, for routine and clinical dissection, sorting and examination

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Medical microscopes

Products designed for specialist medical and surgical applications, e.g. colposcopes, surgical loupes and microscopes with specific task fulfilment in neurology, ENT, dermatology, ophthalmology, dental or maxillofacial medicine.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes

Determinstic super resolution and stochastic super resolution microscopy equipment such as STED, GSD, SPDMphymod.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

New technology and combined systems

Areas of developing innovation or products which utilise technology that crosses lot boundaries imposed.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Software

Modular digital imaging and microscope software for image acquisition, processing and analysis.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Lasers

Specialist laser components for microscopes such as diode or ion lasers.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Cameras

Specialist camera components for image acquisition in relation to life science applications and materials research.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Related accessories and consumables

Microscopy accessories, consumables and upgrades. Includes light sources, cameras, sample preparation equipment, objectives, filter sets etc.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Equipment servicing of low end equipment

Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of standard "of-the-shelf" equipment out with its initial envisaged life cycle term.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Equipment servicing of high end equipment

Comprehensive or preventative maintenance of specialised equipment which may be bespoke, experimental or high value in nature out-with its initial envisaged life cycle term.

Renewal: 1 year extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000517316
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301351
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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)

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38636100 - Lasers

38636110 - Industrial lasers

38651000 - Cameras

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Postcode Area
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV301351
    LAB1015AP Framework Agreements for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of microscopes and imaging equipment required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in UK Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public Sector Organisations. Products are divided into twelve separate lots; compound microscopes, laser scanning microscopes and imaging systems, stereo and zoom microscopes, medical microscopes, super resolution and enhanced resolution microscopes, new technology and combined systems, software, lasers, cameras, related accessories and consumables, equipment servicing of low end equipment and equipment servicing of high end equipment.

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