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title: "(NU/1648) The Supply of Digital Imaging Systems for Chemiluminescent and Fluorescent Imaging of Membranes and Gels"
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# (NU/1648) The Supply of Digital Imaging Systems for Chemiluminescent and Fluorescent Imaging of Membranes and Gels

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8dac0d9b-9d9e-4a86-a97e-9bcd35d11ae4

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Newcastle University involves the tender titled "(NU/1648) The Supply of Digital Imaging Systems for Chemiluminescent and Fluorescent Imaging of Membranes and Gels". This tender falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment industry category. The main purchase is aimed at procuring two digital imaging systems to be used in the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the university's Newcastle location. The procurement method is selective, employing a competitive dialogue, with proposals to be submitted by 25th February 2021. The delivery and installation of the equipment are expected to commence on 2nd March 2021, with a contract duration of two years, ending on 3rd February 2023. The total budget allocated for this procurement is £50,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment, imaging technologies, and related services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions and reliable service support for equipment installation and maintenance would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. As the tender is split into two lots, suppliers have the flexibility to bid for one or both, allowing for various business sizes and capabilities to engage in this procurement process, thus stimulating growth within the industry.

## Notice

Newcastle University requires two digital imaging systems (of differing specification) for imaging of nucleic acids and proteins in gels and membranes. The instruments are to be based in the Faculty of Medical Sciences on the second floor of the Catherine Cookson building and will accessible faculty-wide to all staff and students requiring such equipment. The scope of the contract is for the delivery, installation, and commissioning of two digital gel imaging systems to the Faculty of Medical Sciences of Newcastle University on the second floor of the Catherine Cookson building. Warranty is requested for one year and service cover for parts labour, and travel for on-site repairs and any associated software upgrades is requested for a further two years. The contract is advertised as two lots and suppliers may bid for one lot only or both lots.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a168003c-cde0-4087-8184-8fdf06dffddd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive dialog |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2021 - 3 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2021 at 12:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a168003c-cde0-4087-8184-8fdf06dffddd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a168003c-cde0-4087-8184-8fdf06dffddd
  18th February 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ncl.ac.uk/

## Provenance

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