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title: "Fluorescence Microscope"
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# Fluorescence Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-582d78a4-79d1-418e-b54d-1bade87718c5

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting a procurement process for a Fluorescence Microscope on behalf of its School of Clinical Dentistry. This requirement arises from the urgent need to replace outdated microscope and image analysis systems currently used for viewing both slide-mounted and well specimens. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence from 14th June 2021 and running until 13th June 2022. The total budget allocated for this procurement is approximately £80,000, with the closing date for tenders having been 21st May 2021. The procurement method employed is an open procedure below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the microscopy equipment sector, particularly for those specialising in advanced imaging technologies. Companies that can provide high-resolution microscopes and image analysis systems designed for clinical and research applications would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, as they stand a good chance of meeting the university's needs for modern and efficient microscopy solutions.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of the School of Clinical Dentistry for a Fluorescence Microscope. Scope of Requirement: The School of Clinical Dentistry at the University of Sheffield requires a replacement microscope and image analysis system that allows viewing of both slide-mounted specimens (tissues or cells) and specimens in wells (eg cultured cells), acquisition of high-resolution digital images of the specimens, and a very wide range of options to quantify many aspects of the images. We require the above functions for both transmitted light and fluorescence microscopy. This type of approach is widely used across the School of Clinical Dentistry to identify and quantify changes in tissues and cells that can be linked with different experimental conditions or disease states. The School of Clinical Dentistry currently has two microscope and image analysis systems, one that can be used for slides and one for specimens in wells. Both are ~20 years old and use very old technology. All elements of these systems (microscope, camera and software) are obsolete and spare parts and servicing contracts are no longer available. The versions of the image analysis software that the systems are running are no longer supported. They will not run on systems newer than Windows XP (dating back to 2001). We have had a number of problems with the equipment over the last few years and there are elements that no longer function, making the systems less than optimal to use. If any part of the current microscopes and image analysis systems fail they will not be repairable and we will be left without any facility for fluorescence microscopy and image analysis within the School of Clinical Dentistry, which would have a serious impact on our work. The equipment we intend to purchase will need to have far greater image capture and analysis capability than the current, outdated systems and can be used to view specimens on both slides and in wells. The Essential and Desirable features we have specified below will considerably advance our microscopy facilities and fulfil the day-to-day requirements for microscopy users in the School of Clinical Dentistry. The full technical specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is a non-FTS open exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 21st May 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a36104-c372-4da4-b845-477e5917df40 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2021 - 13 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,486 |
| 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 SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2021 at 09:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a36104-c372-4da4-b845-477e5917df40
- 5 May 2021 at 12:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e219f3-3ca5-4e91-89da-2bc635ee59f2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1a36104-c372-4da4-b845-477e5917df40
  21st June 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6e219f3-3ca5-4e91-89da-2bc635ee59f2
  5th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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