--- title: "TIRF Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2017-02-16" --- # TIRF Microscope Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-87dc39c5-6143-42dd-b1dc-ad8a737ca0c6.json) ## Summary The UK Shared Business Services Limited is currently seeking suppliers for the acquisition of a TIRF Microscope, essential for quantitatively imaging single molecules at high speeds. This procurement falls under the industry category of Microscopes, classified as goods. The tender is an open procedure and has a submission deadline set for 20 March 2017, with responses to be accepted only through the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. The contract period is expected to commence on 17 May 2017 and last until 16 May 2018, with a total procurement value estimated at £200,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy equipment, particularly those with capabilities to provide multi-channel imaging systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on innovative imaging technology are well-suited to compete, enhancing their visibility and engagement in public sector contracts. Moreover, businesses looking to expand into the scientific research market should consider this opportunity as a way to grow their portfolio and establish long-term collaborations with governmental institutions. ## Notice The Laboratory of Molecular Biology has a requirement to quantitatively image single molecules at very high speed. In order to meet this requirement they require an advanced TIRF microscope capable of providing 3 or 4 channel imaging. In addition, to allow for future upgrade toward a spinning disk confocal solution, the successful system will enable spinning disk/FRAP applications. Additional information: All submissions will be assessed in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, for procurement values that exceed Regulation 5 (Threshold amounts). This procurement will be managed electronically via the Crown Commercial Service's e-Sourcing Suite. To participate in this procurement, participants shall first be registered on the e-Sourcing Suite. If Bidders have not yet registered on the eSourcing Suite, this can be done online at https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris by following the link 'Supplier eSourcing Registration'. Please note that, to register, Bidders must have a valid DUNS number (as provided by Dun and Bradstreet) for the organisation which you are registering, who will be entering into a contract if invited to do so. Note: registration may take some time please ensure that you allow a sufficient amount of time to register. Full instructions for registration and use of the system can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea- crown-commercial-service-supplier Once you have registered on the eSourcing Suite, a registered user can express an interest for a specific procurement. This is done by emailing ExpressionOfInterest@crowncommercial.gov.uk Your email must clearly state: the name and reference for the procurement you wish to register for; Your organisation's full name as a registered supplier; the name and contact details for the registered individual sending the email. Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will process the email and then enable the Bidder to access the procurement online via the e-Sourcing Suite. The registered user will receive a notification email to alert them once this has been done. As a user of the e-Sourcing Suite you will have access to Emptoris email messaging service which facilitates all messages sent to you and from you in relation to any specific RFX event. Please note it is your responsibility to access these emails on a regular basis to ensure you have sight of all relevant information applicable to this opportunity. For technical assistance on use of the e-Sourcing Suite please contact Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Helpdesk (Not UK SBS Ltd): Freephone: 0345 010 3503 email: eenablement@crowncommercial.gov.uk Training support to respond to a requirement is available to bidders at http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/suppli er.aspx Responses must be received by the date in Section 1. Responses received outside or concurrently using the eSourcing process will not be accepted or considered further for this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab05c6-cafe-461f-a94f-5838eeba92b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 May 2017 - 16 May 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | SWINDON | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN2 1FF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon | | Local authority | Swindon | | Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney | | Westminster constituency | Swindon North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes ## Release History - 16 Feb 2017 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab05c6-cafe-461f-a94f-5838eeba92b4 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dab05c6-cafe-461f-a94f-5838eeba92b4 16th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/emptoris Emptoris eSourcing Platform ## Notice URLs - http://www.uksbs.co.uk - http://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Pages/suppli - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/becomea- ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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