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title: "Quantitative Whole Slide Imaging System"
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# Quantitative Whole Slide Imaging System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48571998-b212-4b27-9d2c-d118c8247b23

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the University of Exeter, which is seeking a Quantitative Whole Slide Imaging System for use in medical research related to Type 1 diabetes. This tender falls under the category of medical imaging services (CPV code 85150000) and is located in the South West of England. The tender process was completed with an open procedure and the award was announced on 21 August 2019. The contract period is set to commence on 28 August 2019 and will run until 28 August 2024. The deadline for submissions was 19 August 2019.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical imaging technology to engage with a higher education institution that focuses on critical healthcare research. Companies that manufacture or supply imaging systems, particularly those with capabilities in handling complex medical specimens, may find this contract well-suited to their offerings. Participating suppliers are likely to enhance their market presence while contributing to significant advancements in medical research that could benefit wider society.

## Notice

This machine will be used to archive and study post mortem and donor material from a rare and precious collection of pancreatic material collected from patients (mostly children) with Type 1 diabetes. These unique and critical pancreatic specimens provide the only opportunity available to study this disease, in its originating organ, at diagnosis in this age group of people. Accurate, comprehensive utility and archiving of this rare resource is the primary objective of the current application. Importantly these samples were not collected in optimal conditions so require careful imaging and analysis to ensure maximum utility.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3924c69-9009-43e0-a4e8-ad6885f177fc |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 27 Aug 2019 - 28 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £402,085 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AKOYA BIOSCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85150000 - Medical imaging services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2019 at 09:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3924c69-9009-43e0-a4e8-ad6885f177fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d3924c69-9009-43e0-a4e8-ad6885f177fc
  8th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=29354&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

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

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