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title: "(NU/1649) The Supply and Installation of a Wide-Field Fluorescence Microscope System for Electrophysiological Research"
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# (NU/1649) The Supply and Installation of a Wide-Field Fluorescence Microscope System for Electrophysiological Research

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-21a333e4-0f38-456e-a63d-d591133cfc8b

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## Summary

Newcastle University is conducting a procurement process for the supply and installation of a Wide-Field Fluorescence Microscope System, specifically aimed at enhancing its Bioimaging Unit. The contract has a total value of £160,000 and falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with additional services for installation. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed on 17 May 2021, with the contract period set to commence from 19 May 2021 and run until 20 March 2023. Interested suppliers are expected to have the necessary compatibility with associated imaging equipment and systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in advanced optical imaging technology and related installation services. Companies that manufacture or supply high-resolution microscope systems, along with complementary support equipment, would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts. As this procurement is tied to an academic institution, SMEs with innovative solutions in laboratory equipment may find a conducive environment for engagement and collaboration with Newcastle University, offering pathways for growth through specialised service provision.

## Notice

Newcastle University Bioimaging Unit is a multi-user imaging facility within FMS whose primary aim is to provide light high-end light microscopy and support to members of the University as well as external academic or commercial customers. The facility intends to expand its services to include the following imaging equipment detailed below. The primary application of this system will be to obtain high-resolution images of samples during electrophysiological investigation and/or optogenetic stimulation and/or all-optical investigation. We require wide-field fluorescence microscope with a focussing nosepiece for live-cell imaging without harming the specimen in a variety of experimental conditions including but not limited to dynamic imaging of ion/voltage-sensitive dye transients. We require a high-sensitivity/speed camera for imaging of fluorescence at up to and beyond 100 frames per second or 85 frames per second at full resolution (Fast scan: 89.1 frames/s (@2304 x 2304 pixels - full frame, 16 bit). The system must be hardware compatible with the BioCam Duplex MEA system from 3brain (https://www.3brain.com/biocam-duplex.html).The system must also be hardware and software compatible with and the Polygon 1000 DMD patterned illuminator from Mightex and its software PolyScan (https://www.mightexbio.com/products/patterned-illumination/polygon/) allowing all-optical investigations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac46d39-0b8f-4d6d-a971-b40f28934dc9 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 May 2021 - 20 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,054 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NIKON UK, BRANCH OF NIKON HOLDINGS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac46d39-0b8f-4d6d-a971-b40f28934dc9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fac46d39-0b8f-4d6d-a971-b40f28934dc9
  27th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.3brain.com/biocam-duplex.html).The
- https://www.mightexbio.com/products/patterned-illumination/polygon/
- https://www.ncl.ac.uk

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