--- title: "High Pressure Freezer (lot#1) Cryo Handling System (lot#2) Freeze Substitution Unit lot(#3)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d72f448-22ce-4f41-84e2-b389faf9e06f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d72f448-22ce-4f41-84e2-b389faf9e06f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d72f448-22ce-4f41-84e2-b389faf9e06f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d72f448-22ce-4f41-84e2-b389faf9e06f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2018-04-19" --- # High Pressure Freezer (lot#1) Cryo Handling System (lot#2) Freeze Substitution Unit lot(#3) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d72f448-22ce-4f41-84e2-b389faf9e06f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d72f448-22ce-4f41-84e2-b389faf9e06f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d72f448-22ce-4f41-84e2-b389faf9e06f.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is seeking tenders for the supply of a High Pressure Freezer, Cryo Handling System, and Freeze Substitution Unit as part of its ongoing procurement process. This procurement falls under the goods category and specifically relates to the equipment necessary for high-pressure freezing of biological samples. The tender, which is currently in the planning stage, is scheduled to close on 21 May 2018. The relevant delivery address is in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, United Kingdom, with the contract period expected to commence from 11 June 2018 to 31 August 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in high-pressure freezing and cryopreservation technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply lab equipment designed for biological sample preparation or have expertise in the related fields of microscopy and sample transfer under cryogenic conditions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can enhance their visibility and potentially expand their operations through collaboration with a prestigious institution like the University of Nottingham. ## Notice LOT no. 1: Essential Features: Instrumentation - HIGH PRESSURE FREEZER The requirement is for a high pressure freezer capable of the rapid freezing of biological samples. This should allow the near instantaneous immobilisation of all molecular components in vitrified ice to avoid the introduction of structural artefacts in samples up to 200 um thick. The samples prepared using this method should then be amenable to further processing or introduction into analytical techniques operating in in high or ultra-high vacuum, including an IONTOF time of flight and Orbitrap secondary ion mass spectrometry, FEI scanning electron microscopy, FIB, TEM, etc. The instrument should be capable of high pressure freezing of biological samples including but not limited to mammalian and microbial cells (e.g. macrophages and stem cells, bacteria and biofilms) and tissue biopsy samples and sections. LOT no. 2: Essential Features: Instrumentation - CRYO-SAMPLE HANDLING / TRANSFER SYSTEM. The requirement is for sample handling capabilities under cryo-conditions capable of sample manipulation under cryo-conditions following high pressure freezing. This system will then enable the transfer of samples into high and ultra-high vacuum ultra-high vacuum, including an IONTOF time of flight and Orbitrap secondary ion mass spectrometry, FEI scanning electron microscopy, FIB, TEM, etc., whilst maintaining the samples in the frozen hydrated state. Cryo/vacuum-sample transfer chamber should be available under appropriate vacuum and temperature conditions, and within a timely manner, to avoid sublimation and devitrification. LOT no. 3: Essential Features: Instrumentation - FREEZE SUBSTITUTION SYSTEM An automatic reagent handling system delivering freeze substitution and low temperature embedding capabilities to samples which have undergone high pressure freezing. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. Once you have registered, expressed interest in the project AND your EOI will be accepted and an email will automatically be sent notifying you (to the inserted publish email address at point of registration) that it has been accepted and a second email notifying you that the documents have been published to your site under 'My Tenders'. Internet Explorer (not Mozilla Firefox) should be used and pop ups must be allowed. All correspondence relating to this project should only be made through the e-Tendering web site. Click on CREATE NEW CORRESPONDENCE once you have logged on to the Web site and follow the instructions. Select send message via web option rather than 'by email' option as this is received by the host company not directly to UoN. HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Funding Description EPSRC Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132ffe73-06ef-4d85-9109-7401af91beaa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 10 Jun 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39711120 - Freezers ## Release History - 19 Apr 2018 at 18:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132ffe73-06ef-4d85-9109-7401af91beaa ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/132ffe73-06ef-4d85-9109-7401af91beaa 19th April 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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