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title: "NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope"
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# NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7a303085-ce01-42f7-aad9-45682a102812

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## Summary

The procurement process is being managed by Teesside University, which is seeking a contract for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a confocal microscope for the National Horizons Centre in Darlington. This tender, titled "NHC Darlington Confocal Microscope", falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on microscopes (CPV code: 38510000). The tender is currently in the open procurement stage and must be submitted by 18 April 2018. The contract is set to commence on 17 May 2018 and will extend until 15 March 2019.

This opportunity can significantly benefit businesses involved in the scientific and medical equipment industry, particularly those that specialise in microscopy or related technologies. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the open procurement method allows for diverse competition. Companies that can deliver innovative and reliable imaging systems tailored for educational or research institutions will find this tender particularly aligned with their offerings.

## Notice

The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a microscopic imaging system with capability of taking confocal images with FRET and FILM capability in the same microscope to be located at the National Horizons Centre in Darlington.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390f116-977b-4892-b6eb-2d6323f3599f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 May 2018 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 18 Mar 2018 at 10:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390f116-977b-4892-b6eb-2d6323f3599f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8390f116-977b-4892-b6eb-2d6323f3599f
  18th March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Middlesbrough:-Microscopes./PTR28U9424
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

## Provenance

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