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title: "Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems"
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# Supply of Two Widefield Fluorescence Microscopy Systems

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8d356bcf-ee53-43bd-bcd8-8fc93e5b46b5

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## Summary

The University of Warwick is seeking to procure two widefield fluorescence microscopy systems to support high-quality live cell imaging experiments. The tender falls under the industry category of Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with specific classifications including wide field microscopes, fluorescence microscopes, and inverted microscopes. The open procurement procedure is currently at the tender stage, and interested parties are advised to submit their bids by 2nd September 2024. Delivery of the systems is expected to West Midlands, with the contract period slated to begin on 3rd March 2025 and end on 2nd March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of advanced microscopy equipment, particularly those with expertise in delivering high-quality live cell imaging solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the University of Warwick's procurement process supports these types of organisations. Successfully securing this contract could enhance the supplier's portfolio, opening further opportunities in the academic and research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase two widefield microscope systems for user-friendly high quality live cell imaging experiments. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). Submission deadline: 02.09.2024 The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. 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 the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6445ea72-29dc-4e51-bda7-645c11bcb26a |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 7AL |
| 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

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
- 38518100 - Wide field microscopes

## Release History

- 2 Aug 2024 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6445ea72-29dc-4e51-bda7-645c11bcb26a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6445ea72-29dc-4e51-bda7-645c11bcb26a
  2nd August 2024 - 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

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