--- title: "High Throughput Fluorescence Imaging System" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-49199303-80ee-4d18-b96a-ca78934cf645" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49199303-80ee-4d18-b96a-ca78934cf645" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49199303-80ee-4d18-b96a-ca78934cf645.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49199303-80ee-4d18-b96a-ca78934cf645.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2019-02-15" --- # High Throughput Fluorescence Imaging System Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-49199303-80ee-4d18-b96a-ca78934cf645 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-49199303-80ee-4d18-b96a-ca78934cf645) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-49199303-80ee-4d18-b96a-ca78934cf645.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is seeking to procure a High Throughput Fluorescence Imaging System through an open tender process set to conclude on 5th March 2019. This procurement, classified under medical imaging equipment, is aimed at supporting various research projects within the EpiGen research group, focusing on muscle ageing pathways. The contract, with an estimated value of £70,000, is scheduled to commence on 12th March 2019 and will last for one year, ending on 11th March 2020. Interested bidders must utilise the electronic tendering tool, In-Tend, for all communications and submission of their proposals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in imaging and laboratory equipment, particularly those with innovative solutions for automated, high-throughput systems. Suppliers of medical and optical equipment are especially encouraged to participate, as the project requires a comprehensive and technically adept supplier capable of fulfilling the needs outlined in the specific project brief. Additionally, businesses prepared to navigate the electronic submission process will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice The University of Southampton would like to purchase a compact, automated cell imaging system capable of high throughput automated fluorescent image acquisition and quantitative data analysis to assist members of the EpiGen research Group in a number of projects aimed at understanding the pathways perturbed during muscle ageing. The full specifications can be found in File 2 Appendix 1. Additional information: The University is utilising an electronic tendering tool (In-Tend: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton) to manage this procurement and to communicate with bidders. All documentation in relation to this tender can be downloaded from the In-Tend portal. Bidders are advised that there will be no hard copy documents issued to organisations and all communications with the University including the submission of PQQ and/or Invitation to Tender Responses will be conducted via the In-Tend portal. Regular monitoring of the portal is the responsibility of the bidder. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the University of Southampton, you will need to register in In-Tend in order to access the tender documentation. Once you have logged in as a supplier: click on 'Tenders'; locate the relevant project; and click 'View Details'. Once you are in the project screen, you will be able to register your company against the project and access all documentation by clicking 'Express Interest'. Bidders are advised that formal expressions of interest in the project must be by way of completion and return of the relevant Pre-Qualification (if applicable) or Invitation to Tender documents via the In-Tend portal. Further instructions for the submission of Invitation to Tender responses are below. To submit your return, please follow the instructions below: 1. Log In 2. Click 'Tenders' 3. Locate the relevant project 4. View Details 5. Click on the tab relating to the relevant project stage (e.g. 'Invitation to Tender') 6. Click on the 'Attach Documents' button and upload your return. 7. Check ALL your response documents are uploaded and displayed in the "My Tender Return" panel. The system will only permit your organisation to make one return. 8. Click the red "Submit Return" button. Please note that, to preserve the integrity of the tendering procedure, all queries must made be via the correspondence function within the In-Tend portal. In accordance with Regulation 50, paragraph (2) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and subject to Article 5 and Annex 5, Part D (13) of Directive 2014/24/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (if applicable), the University intends to publish the value of any resulting contract at the award stage, and reserves the right to do so. By submitting a tender response, bidders are consenting to publication of this information unless otherwise agreed in advance with the University. Due to the nature of this project, it has been deemed unsuitable for division into lots. The risk of dividing the requirement would render the execution of the contract excessively technically difficult, not cost effective and would undermine the proper execution of the contract. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f621c97-a19c-4e0b-8481-685bab0b16a6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 12 Mar 2019 - 11 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000 | | 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 SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO17 1BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Portswood | | Westminster constituency | Southampton Test | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 15 Feb 2019 at 14:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f621c97-a19c-4e0b-8481-685bab0b16a6 - 15 Feb 2019 at 14:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f621c97-a19c-4e0b-8481-685bab0b16a6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f621c97-a19c-4e0b-8481-685bab0b16a6 15th February 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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