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title: "(NU/1633) The Supply and Installation of a Slide Scanner System"
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# (NU/1633) The Supply and Installation of a Slide Scanner System

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73be4958-5279-43cd-b4db-de39f9178a0f

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## Summary

Newcastle University has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a brightfield slide scanner system, crucial for the Central Bio-Bank facility's tissue processing and imaging services. This open procedure was initiated on 17th August 2021, with the tender period concluding on 28th January 2021, leading to the award date of 9th February 2021. The contract, valued at approximately £57,730.43, spans from 12th February 2021 to 11th February 2022, focusing on the goods category related to microscopes and based in Newcastle, England.

This procurement provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in imaging technology and laboratory equipment, especially those capable of delivering installation services and ongoing maintenance. Companies that manufacture brightfield slide scanners or similar equipment, as well as those offering support and after-sales service, would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts with Newcastle University and similar educational institutions.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires a brightfield slide scanner system for automated capture of tissue sections immobilised on standard and double-width microscope slides. The system will be required to capture images of tissue sections labelled with standard immunohistochemical stains. The system will be located and operated by the Central Bio-Bank facility and will form a major part of their tissue processing and imaging services. The main users of the system will be academic labs across FMS. The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation and commissioning of a brightfield slide scanner, as specified in Section 3, a minimum of 1 year's warranty, maintenance and after sales service. The warranty, maintenance and servicing shall begin following commissioning of the system. The supplier may offer an ex-demonstration or reconditioned system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16cf2481-682d-4640-8dc5-79822a8cac99 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2021 - 11 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £57,730 |
| 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 LTF |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2021 at 15:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16cf2481-682d-4640-8dc5-79822a8cac99

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16cf2481-682d-4640-8dc5-79822a8cac99
  17th August 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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