--- title: "Formal Request for Quotation: Tissue Processor 1513" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8a4e7be2-82a3-4d3f-8f83-5ff7f0ebe195" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a4e7be2-82a3-4d3f-8f83-5ff7f0ebe195" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a4e7be2-82a3-4d3f-8f83-5ff7f0ebe195.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a4e7be2-82a3-4d3f-8f83-5ff7f0ebe195.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2021-05-10" --- # Formal Request for Quotation: Tissue Processor 1513 Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a4e7be2-82a3-4d3f-8f83-5ff7f0ebe195 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8a4e7be2-82a3-4d3f-8f83-5ff7f0ebe195) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8a4e7be2-82a3-4d3f-8f83-5ff7f0ebe195.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is currently seeking quotations for a Tissue Processor through an open procurement process. This tender, identified as "Formal Request for Quotation: Tissue Processor 1513", aims to enhance the functionality of their Histology laboratory, providing increased throughput for research and commercial contracts. The tender period concludes on 26th May 2021, and the estimated contract value ranges from £20,000 to £35,000. The procurement is categorised under medical equipment (CPV code 33100000) and the delivery address is set in Nottingham, NG7 2RN, United Kingdom. This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with experience in high-capacity tissue processing technology. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) that can demonstrate qualifications and capabilities in supplying advanced laboratory equipment are encouraged to participate. Successful bids could not only enhance the ability to serve academic institutions like the University of Nottingham but may also lead to expanded opportunities in related sectors in the future. ## Notice Purchase of a Tissue Processor capable of a higher level of throughput than is currently available to the department in order to support research projects and commercial contracts, as part of a new Histology laboratory relocation and refurbishment. Additional information: The School of Veternary Sciences , within the University of Nottingham, are developing their Histology facilities. One purpose of this is to improve thier Tissue Processing capablities to enable a higher level of throughput than is currently available to the department, in order to support research projects and commercial contracts. The University requests quotations from sufficiently experienced and qualified suppliers for the provision of a Tissue Processor. Please refer and respond to the Technical Requirements within this Request for Quotation. This RFQ documentation reference 1513 RFQ DF should only have been downloaded from the In-Tend Portal. Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Confirmation of intention to submit - The In-Tend system has an OPT IN / OPT OUT button at the end of the ITT list of documents, if you wish to proceed with this tender you must click on the 'OPT IN' button via the website to enable you to upload your return: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Decline or inability to return - If you wish to decline or are unable to return please click on the 'OPT OUT' button along with a correspondence to detail the reasons why you have declined to bid for this tender via the website: Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Correspondence regarding Request for Quotation - Any queries about this RFQ MUST ONLY be directed using the correspondence link on the In-Tend website Link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home Responses to basic clarification queries will be shared with all prospective Bidder's. However, correspondence marked as 'commercially sensitive' will be respected as such and NOT shared, although the UoN reserves the right to overrule this marking if it has been incorrectly identified. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1be68cb-37fe-45e9-9f6c-fb5176c8329d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 May 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000 | | 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 NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33100000 - Medical equipments ## Release History - 10 May 2021 at 14:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1be68cb-37fe-45e9-9f6c-fb5176c8329d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1be68cb-37fe-45e9-9f6c-fb5176c8329d 10th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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