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title: "Procurement of a High Content Screening Microscope"
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# Procurement of a High Content Screening Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2e2759c7-0da2-4cd7-b64f-130b1a4120c1

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## Summary

The University of Bristol is conducting a tender for the procurement of a High Content Screening Microscope, essential for their live and fixed imaging experiments within the School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine. The procurement, valued at £130,000, is classified under the CPV code for microscopes and is part of the goods category. The procurement method is open, following an open procedure below threshold, with the tender period set to close on 3rd April 2020. The contract is scheduled to commence on 13th April 2020 and will run until 29th April 2022, with delivery required in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. Companies that provide related products or services, particularly in the field of microscopy, are well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could enhance business visibility and foster long-term partnerships with a prominent academic institution like the University of Bristol.

## Notice

The School of Cellular and Molecular Medicine has a requirement for a High Content screening microscope in order to perform live and fixed imaging experiments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10e8edf-c902-449e-ad80-bfa7db9914f9 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2020 - 29 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £130,000 |
| 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 BRISTOL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5DS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2020 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10e8edf-c902-449e-ad80-bfa7db9914f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b10e8edf-c902-449e-ad80-bfa7db9914f9
  13th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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