--- title: "GB-Liverpool: Slide Scanner" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL" published: "2017-10-25" --- # GB-Liverpool: Slide Scanner Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7c275e99-e920-4217-899b-26b552447b74.json) ## Summary The University of Liverpool is currently seeking tenders for the procurement of a microscope slide scanner under the title "GB-Liverpool: Slide Scanner." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically under the CPV classification for scanners, and is aimed to take place in Liverpool, United Kingdom. The tender is in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 16th November 2017, at 12 noon. The contract period is expected to commence on 19th December 2017 and conclude by 1st March 2018, with a total contract value ranging from £50,000 to £100,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing wider participation.  This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in providing imaging technology. Businesses with experience in delivering high-quality scientific instruments, particularly those capable of offering recommissioned or ex-demonstration components, would be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement could enhance business growth through partnerships and access to the research and development sector within the academic community.  ## Notice The University's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease plans to procure a microscope slide scanner. Recommissioned or ex-demonstration components, if available, will be considered. The scanner will be used primarily for acquisition of high-quality images of fixed samples. The system needs to incorporate an imaging workstation and appropriate software. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. Please note the return date for the Tender is 16/11/2017 at 12 noon. THE DOCUMENTATION IS LOCATED ON THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni Select 'Tenders' from the top menu bar, select 'current', then click 'view details' button. To gain full access to this website and documentation you need to log in using your existing registration details or click the 'Register' button if you have not registered before. When registering PLEASE make sure the 'publish e-mail address' field is completed accurately as this will receive all automated correspondence. Please return your submission as detailed in the document. All dates, time periods and quantities indicated in this Notice are provisional only and the university reserves the right to change the same if circumstances so dictate. The University reserves the right not to enter in to any contract pursuant to this Notice and to withdraw from this procurement exercise at any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48515865-5b70-4982-8948-0cdc9584df64 | | 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 | 25 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 Dec 2017 - 1 Mar 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L69 7ZX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38520000 - Scanners ## Release History - 25 Oct 2017 at 14:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48515865-5b70-4982-8948-0cdc9584df64 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48515865-5b70-4982-8948-0cdc9584df64 25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=284848253 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/liverpooluni ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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