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Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Optical Coherence Tomography System

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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11 Feb 2020 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow is currently seeking suppliers for the "Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Optical Coherence Tomography System." This procurement, categorised under the education industry, is at the tender stage and has a submission deadline of 28th February 2020, with bid openings occurring on the same day. The total value of the contract is set at £55,000, and the procedure is classified as an open procurement method, allowing for broad participation from interested vendors.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with experience in delivering sophisticated imaging systems. Companies capable of demonstrating a strong financial background, with an average yearly turnover of at least £100,000 over the past three years, and possessing the requisite insurance will be well-positioned to compete. Furthermore, businesses that can provide evidence of previous similar contracts will have a competitive edge in this procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply, Delivery & Commissioning of an Optical Coherence Tomography System

Notice Description

Supply, delivery and commissioning of an optical coherence tomography system for the Centre of Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation

Lot Information

Lot 1

A state-of-the art optical coherence tomography system is required at the Centre for Continuous Manufacturing and Crystallisation (CMAC) in Glasgow. The instrument is required to conduct measurement on a range of different pharmaceutical materials, with the ability for high throughput, and the inclusion of integrated software for analysing the data. The optical coherence tomography (OCT) system must have the capability of being used in a 1D, 2D and 3D mode. The core requirements of the instrument are detailed below: - Centre wavelength: 850 - 1000 nm - Axial resolution: < 5 um - A-scan rate: > 150 kHz - Sensitivity (at 5 kHz acquisition rate): 90 dB - 3D scanner with lateral resolution of < 10 um - Exchangeable scan lenses to change the focal length (e.g. from ~20 mm to ~50 mm) - Integrated software: Scan position control (lateral size of scan). Access to raw data (spectra) and processed data (A-scans). Acquisition control including scan averaging and scan speed. Visualisation of raw data (e.g. spectrum), A-scans (1D) and B-scans (2D) in real-time. 3D visualisation of data including rendered volumes and sectional views. Continuous acquisition of A-scans for process monitoring. Exporting of data. Please note, all detail relating to the procurement can be found with the Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents issued via PCS Tender.

Options: The Contracting Authority reserves the right to request additional deliveries by the Successful Tenderer, either intended as partial replacement of supplies or installations or as extensions of existing supplies and installations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000614282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380301
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

38600000 - Optical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2020Expired
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
david.flockhart@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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