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title: "(NU/1284) Supply & Installation of a Microfluidics System with integrated High Resolution Fluorescence Microscope for Modelling Microbial Biofilms"
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# (NU/1284) Supply & Installation of a Microfluidics System with integrated High Resolution Fluorescence Microscope for Modelling Microbial Biofilms

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bd32b0d-f6a3-41b9-95eb-851768e705c6

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Newcastle University, which is looking for suppliers to provide and install a microfluidics system with an integrated high-resolution fluorescence microscope. The tender, titled "(NU/1284) Supply & Installation of a Microfluidics System," falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Located in Newcastle, England, the procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 3rd August 2017, for a total value of £178,548.70. The contract period runs from 15th August 2017 to 15th November 2017, following an open procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and high-precision systems. Companies that provide installation services, maintenance, and after-sales support, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), would be particularly well-suited to engage with this tender, considering the focus on specialised technology and ongoing training requirements. Winning this contract can enhance a business's portfolio and provide a valuable reference for future public sector opportunities.

## Notice

The University is tendering for the purchase of a microfluidics system with integrated high resolution fluorescence microscope capable of culturing microbial biofilms in multiple parallel channels under uniform shear flow, and obtaining high resolution images of the biofilms. The system will be used for repeatedly imaging biofilms as they form and for obtaining 3-dimensional image reconstructions of biofilms. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance and all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system including sufficient familiarisation on-site to enable routine use of the system to start immediately on completion of installation and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents. Further service contracts and warranties may also be purchased.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af0c101-c2bd-42ce-8d9b-e4d8e2c7762b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2017 - 15 Nov 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £178,548 |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABTECH INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2017 at 07:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af0c101-c2bd-42ce-8d9b-e4d8e2c7762b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4af0c101-c2bd-42ce-8d9b-e4d8e2c7762b
  25th August 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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