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title: "(NU/1651) The Supply of a Large-Scale HD CMOS MEA System with 3D Pillar Electrodes"
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# (NU/1651) The Supply of a Large-Scale HD CMOS MEA System with 3D Pillar Electrodes

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f5c2b92-454f-4ba7-b9e7-e6857b87d6c0

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for a tender titled "(NU/1651) The Supply of a Large-Scale HD CMOS MEA System with 3D Pillar Electrodes" as part of their procurement process in the laboratory equipment industry. The procurement is currently in the Award stage, with the contract having been awarded on 11 May 2021, following the tender period that ended on 27 April 2021. The contract's value is approximately £148,676.21, and it is set to begin on 17 May 2021, lasting until 25 May 2024. The delivery of this system will take place in Newcastle, England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses that specialise in high-density laboratory equipment, particularly those involved in neuroscience technology. Companies with expertise in manufacturing or supplying advanced laboratory instruments, especially those tailored for in vitro neuronal research, would be particularly well-suited to compete in future opportunities of similar nature. The requirement for cutting-edge technology may also benefit innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their product offerings in the scientific field.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires a large-scale high density (HD) complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) multi-electrode array (MEA) system with 3D pillar electrodes is required to record from neuronal preparations in vitro The system is required to record from neurones in the depth of the tissue (below the surface where they are often damaged by the slicing process). The system must be able to fit under various microscope platforms to enable simultaneous recording from the tissue. The requirement is for cutting edge technology within the field of neuroscience to allow measurement of electrical recordings and epiflurosecence micrscoscopy of neuronal preparations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e691d3-9ecd-4e74-b18e-b30a3b480999 |
| 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 | 25 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 May 2021 - 25 May 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £148,676 |
| 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 | 3BRAIN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 25 May 2021 at 13:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e691d3-9ecd-4e74-b18e-b30a3b480999

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/06e691d3-9ecd-4e74-b18e-b30a3b480999
  25th May 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a946cfcf-349c-eb11-810c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

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