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The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is in the tender stage for the procurement titled "The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope," classified under the goods category in the education industry. This open tender is particularly relevant to businesses operating within the scientific instruments sector. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, requires electronic submissions by 19th August 2024, with the bid opening scheduled on the same day. The optical microscope will be delivered to the National Manufacturing Institute of Scotland, and the contract spans 15 months, including a 12-month warranty period and a 12-week lead time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in optical instrumentation and high-resolution imaging technologies. Ideal candidates include companies capable of providing an automated digital microscope with advanced features such as 4k resolution, various observation modes, and the ability to perform detailed 2D and 3D measurements. The successful bidder must meet the economic and insurance criteria specified, ensuring robust financial stability and adequate coverage. This contract allows businesses to expand their portfolio by partnering with a reputable academic institution, potentially leading to further collaborations and specialised market positioning.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an optical microscope. The Contracting Authority requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Contracting Authority seeks to award a contract to a single supplier to supply and deliver an optical microscope. A single supplier is required to carry out all aspects of the Contract. The Contracting Authority will require the successful supplier to fulfil the below non-exhaustive list of requirements: 1 The offered solution must include an automated digital microscope controller and console. 2 The offered solution must include a 4k resolution fully integrated head camera. 3 The offered solution must have the ability to provide the following observation modes including but not limited to: bright field, dark field, mixed lighting, polarised light and Differential Interference Contrast (DIC). 4 The offered solution must have a magnification range of 20x - 6000x with sub-micron resolution. 5 The offered solution must be able to perform automated 2D and 3D measurements/mapping. 6 The offered solution must have a High Dynamic Range (HDR) image enhancement (> 10-bit colour depth). 7 The offered solution's microscope must be able to export STP/STEP files for 3D models. .

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. The Contracting Authority may at it's sole discretion exercise this option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000762465
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515334
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38514100 - Darkfield microscopes

38515100 - Polarising microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£67,769 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
13 May 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Laura Shaw, Peter Cameron
Contact Email
laura.shaw@strath.ac.uk, peter.cameron@strath.ac.uk, procurementenquiries@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XQ
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KEYENCE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502268
    The Supply and Delivery of an Optical Microscope - The University of Strathclyde seeks notes of interest for potential procurement exercise for the supply and delivery of an optical microscope. The University requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 16 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time. Potential suppliers who believe they can fulfil the high level specification in this PIN, will be sent a market research questionnaire to review in full, complete and submit to the Contracting Authority. Suppliers are required to note their interest by 12:00 noon on the 8th of April 2024.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511353
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to undertake a tender exercise to secure a supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an optical microscope. The Contracting Authority requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515334
    The Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Optical Microscope - The University of Strathclyde (Contracting Authority) seeks to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, delivery, installation and commissioning of an optical microscope. The Contracting Authority requires a single supplier to carry out all aspects of the requirement. The Contract duration is anticipated for a period of 15 months inclusive of a 12 month warranty period and 12 week lead time.

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