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title: "3694/JN - Femtosecond Pulsed Wave Lasers"
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# 3694/JN - Femtosecond Pulsed Wave Lasers

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68e7f520-5027-45a5-b6d6-74e8be013cfd

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is inviting tenders for the procurement of two femtosecond pulsed wave lasers for two-photon in vivo imaging of biological samples, with a value of £110,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and the tender period ends on 22nd May 2023. The contract period is from 27th July to 28th July 2023. This opportunity falls under the CPV classification for Lasers within the goods category.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specializing in laser technology and imaging systems, particularly those focusing on biological research applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organizations in the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors are encouraged to participate. As the University of Sheffield is the buying organization, businesses operating in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom are well-placed to compete in this tender.

## Notice

With funding from The Wellcome Trust the lab of Dr Andrew Lin in the University's School of Biosciences is out to tender for 2 femtosecond pulsed wave lasers. The principal use will be: Two-photon in vivo imaging of fluorescent signals in intact biological samples, especially brains of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. This is an 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d64088af-84cf-4fea-bb08-0ecec976c304 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2023 - 29 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £110,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £164,820 |
| 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOPTICA PHOTONICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2023 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d64088af-84cf-4fea-bb08-0ecec976c304
- 9 May 2023 at 08:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0855cc1-ab53-4e35-88ba-54f27e3e4dfa
- 13 Apr 2023 at 15:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0855cc1-ab53-4e35-88ba-54f27e3e4dfa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d64088af-84cf-4fea-bb08-0ecec976c304
  3rd October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c0855cc1-ab53-4e35-88ba-54f27e3e4dfa
  9th May 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
  All tender documents can be accessed at

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