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title: "725 - Confocal Microscope and Fluorescence Spectrometer"
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# 725 - Confocal Microscope and Fluorescence Spectrometer

Buyer: NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20d2d079-223a-408b-ad66-210ab975b6fe

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is conducting a public procurement for a Confocal Microscope and Fluorescence Spectrometer, aimed at establishing a bio-imaging and fluorescence spectroscopy facility within its new National Centre for Healthcare Photonics, located at NETPark in County Durham, UK. The tender is currently active under an open procurement method, allowing any interested parties to compete. Key dates include a tender period which ends on 31st August 2018 and a contract period that commences on 1st October 2018 and concludes on 30th September 2023. This tender falls under the CPV classification of Spectrometers and Microscopes, indicating its relevance to the scientific and healthcare industries.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced imaging and fluorescence detection technologies, particularly those in the fields of biomedical, physical, and life sciences. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with CPI's objective of supporting businesses in the development of photonics-based healthcare technologies. Companies that can deliver innovative solutions or services related to the specified equipment could find substantial growth avenues in this competitive tendering process.

## Notice

The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is opening a new National Centre for Healthcare Photonics (NCHP) based at NETPark, County Durham, UK in 2018. The centre will provide facilities and expertise to help companies of all sizes to develop their photonics based technologies for healthcare and turn them into commercially viable products. As part of this Centre, CPI is establishing a bio-imaging and fluorescence spectroscopy facility to offer high resolution optical imaging and time-resolved fluorescence detection capabilities for biomedical, physical and life sciences applications. Additional information: We are posting this tender notice on behalf of The Centre for Process Innovation Ltd (CPI). For further information please visit the NE1 Procurement Services Ltd website - https://ne1procurementservices.com. Please do not contact CPI directly as all correspondence must be directed through the NE1 website.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7c29f8-bda3-458b-88fc-48583ab87476 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | NE1 PROCUREMENT SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | WILTON |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2018 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7c29f8-bda3-458b-88fc-48583ab87476

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb7c29f8-bda3-458b-88fc-48583ab87476
  27th July 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://ne1procurementservices.com

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