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title: "GB-Leeds: 2021/134 - Multi-Modal EPI-Illumination Inverted Optical Microscope"
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# GB-Leeds: 2021/134 - Multi-Modal EPI-Illumination Inverted Optical Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08a57015-aeee-4adb-be91-54b1095fe0ce

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## Summary

The University of Leeds is seeking tenders for a Multi-Modal EPI-Illumination Inverted Optical Microscope aimed at enhancing bionanotechnology research. The tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on inverted and metallurgical microscopes. Published on 25 February 2021, the tender period will conclude on 9 March 2021, and the contract is anticipated to start on 31 July 2021, extending until 31 July 2024. This procurement is an open procedure, with a total contract value of £500,000, where at least £100,000 is guaranteed as a minimum value. The location for delivery is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations engaged in the field of optical equipment. By participating, businesses can leverage their expertise in microscopy technology to support academic research and innovation in a growing sector. The procurement's open nature encourages diverse suppliers to submit competitive bids, thus contributing to the advancement of bionanotechnology at the University of Leeds.

## Notice

NOTE: This notice was updated on 25 February 2021 for the following reason: This amendment has been made to publish the access code for this tender(The Faculty of Biological Sciences, Institute of Membrane and Systems Biology at the University of Leeds is seeking tenders for an Epi-fluorescent microscope for bionanotechnology) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426a63-cbdd-410d-88cc-517bac1e87f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38513000 - Inverted and metallurgical microscopes

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2021 at 16:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426a63-cbdd-410d-88cc-517bac1e87f9
- 25 Feb 2021 at 12:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426a63-cbdd-410d-88cc-517bac1e87f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e426a63-cbdd-410d-88cc-517bac1e87f9
  25th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=573444994
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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