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title: "(NU/1662) The Supply and Installation of an Imaging System for Microinjection and Time Lapse Imaging"
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# (NU/1662) The Supply and Installation of an Imaging System for Microinjection and Time Lapse Imaging

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4a482886-0452-411e-8f20-0e75546dcbf9

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## Summary

Newcastle University is seeking suppliers for the procurement titled "(NU/1662) The Supply and Installation of an Imaging System for Microinjection and Time Lapse Imaging." This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically within the checking and testing apparatus industry, and is located in Newcastle, England. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract awarded on 14th June 2021. The contract period commenced on 17th June 2021 and will extend until 17th June 2025. The total value of the contract is £46,876, and the tender period concluded on 10th May 2021.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses engaged in providing imaging and laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in supplying advanced scientific tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should consider competing for this contract, given its suitability for them. The awarded supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, exemplifies the type of company positioned to thrive in this procurement landscape. Businesses equipped to offer comprehensive delivery, installation, and post-installation support services will be well-placed to benefit from future similar contracts.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires an imaging system for the microinjection and time lapse imaging of mouse oocyte. The image system must be an inverted microscope fitted for epifluorescence upon which Narishige micromanipulators can be mounted. The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of an imaging system, as specified in Section 3, 2 year's warranty, and a further 3 maintenance and servicing. The warranty shall begin following commissioning of the system and the service and maintenance cover directly following the warranty period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68069145-d887-4893-bbc8-8b1f9782bbd5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2021 - 17 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,876 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2021 at 14:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68069145-d887-4893-bbc8-8b1f9782bbd5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68069145-d887-4893-bbc8-8b1f9782bbd5
  29th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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