--- title: "Head Mounted Minature Microscopes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8249e0dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8249e0dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8249e0dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8249e0dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Head Mounted Minature Microscopes Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8249e0dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8249e0dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8249e0dd-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is seeking bids for a contract titled "Head Mounted Miniature Microscopes" as part of an open procurement process within the goods category. This tender, valued at approximately £100,000, aims to acquire two complete rodent imaging systems, including associated hardware and software for in vivo imaging of neural activity. The tender period is set to conclude at midday on 29th April 2016, and the contract is expected to run from 20th May 2016 to 20th May 2017. Potential bidders should note that all correspondence must be directed through the University of Warwick's In-Tend system. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical imaging equipment, research technology, and related software solutions, particularly those capable of meeting advanced research specifications. Given that the procurement is open to a broad range of suppliers, businesses with innovative imaging technologies and robust technical support may find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Companies interested in collaborating with academic institutions or engaging in scientific research partnerships would be well-suited to participate in this tendering process. ## Notice The University of Warwick, Life Sciences Department, has a requirement for Two complete rodent imaging systems with associated head mounting microscopes, lenses, acquisition hardware and software for In vivo imaging of neural activity during complex behaviours. These head mounted miniature microscopes will be used with GRIN lenses and associated acquisition and analysis software to image activity of single cells in brains of freely moving and behaving conscious rodents. This is a BELOW EU threshold tender. All correspondence regarding this tender procedure should be made through the University of Warwick In-Tend system (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick) via the "Correspondence" functionality. Failure to do so may result in the correspondence being excluded from the tender procedure. After expressing an interest in this project you will be able to download the full tender document set within 24 hours. All bids must be received by midday 29th April, 2016 Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of our e-tendering system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : MRC Discovery Award Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e657b11-e575-47ba-a93e-fc0a00f1ff87 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 19 May 2016 - 20 May 2017 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 8UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e657b11-e575-47ba-a93e-fc0a00f1ff87 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e657b11-e575-47ba-a93e-fc0a00f1ff87 4th April 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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