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title: "2150/JN - Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope"
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# 2150/JN - Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-875047ca-acb3-46b0-988c-d77c03397b07

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has successfully completed a procurement process for the supply, installation, and commissioning of Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for a Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope. This tender, titled "2150/JN - Total Internal Reflection Optics and Lasers for Nikon Ti2 Inverted Microscope," falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total contract value of £79,000. The procurement was conducted through a mini-competition from a framework, with the contract period spanning from 18 January 2019 to 22 January 2019, and the tender submission period closing on 11 January 2019. The project is located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that offer innovative solutions in microscopy and laser technologies would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with the University of Sheffield might also foster partnerships for further research initiatives, enabling businesses to expand their market presence in academic and scientific sectors.

## Notice

The Department of Biomedical Science supported by the Light Microscope Facility are seeking the below requirements to aid in the research of planar polarity. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a total internal reflection (TIRF) illuminator, lasers and a widefield epi-fluorescence LED illuminator. The components will be integrated into an existing motorized inverted microscope and used for both stochastic optical reconstruction (STORM) and TIRF microscopy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3d33dc-ebfe-45db-bd14-76da723f7a47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Mini Competition from Framework |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 22 Jan 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,000 |
| 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 | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2019 at 15:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3d33dc-ebfe-45db-bd14-76da723f7a47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb3d33dc-ebfe-45db-bd14-76da723f7a47
  29th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
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