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title: "Microscope Tender"
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# Microscope Tender

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d6601f4-16e3-4d30-a0f3-5ab9fc111e71

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is currently seeking to procure a high-quality fluorescence and colour imaging system through an open tender process titled "Microscope Tender." This opportunity falls within the goods category, specifically classified as microscopes. The tender was published on 19 January 2022 and is set to close on 1 February 2022 at 12:00 PM. The imaging system will be delivered to an address in the South West region of the United Kingdom, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 2 February 2022 and conclude on 3 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced imaging technologies, particularly those with experience in high-resolution microscopy and custom imaging software solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to deliver such sophisticated systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, enabling them to expand their market presence within the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The MRC CMM needs a high quality fluorescence and colour imaging system that can image glass slides and glass-bottomed plates of cells and tissue across the fluorescence spectrum (UV-far red). The system should be able to image through plastic 96 well plates for cell morphology imaging. The system will be primarily used to scan (stitch) slides and plates for screening. It must achieve high resolution and sensitive imaging with high NA lenses equipped with DIC at high res (20-60) and phase contrast for low resolution (10-20). The system should be controlled by easy-to-use software, suitable for a multi-user group screening plates and slides.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4c9330-e7e6-4499-b5a3-f7d2f5068c3b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2022 - 3 Feb 2022 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2022 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4c9330-e7e6-4499-b5a3-f7d2f5068c3b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c4c9330-e7e6-4499-b5a3-f7d2f5068c3b
  19th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=42613&B=EXETER
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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