--- title: "Supply, Installation & Commissioning of an UltraMicrotome - AWARD" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a68cc182-e08f-4276-adb1-8bd65e664364" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a68cc182-e08f-4276-adb1-8bd65e664364" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a68cc182-e08f-4276-adb1-8bd65e664364.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a68cc182-e08f-4276-adb1-8bd65e664364.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2017-02-01" --- # Supply, Installation & Commissioning of an UltraMicrotome - AWARD Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a68cc182-e08f-4276-adb1-8bd65e664364 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a68cc182-e08f-4276-adb1-8bd65e664364) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a68cc182-e08f-4276-adb1-8bd65e664364.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the University of Warwick, specifically its Physics Department, which has initiated a tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an ultra-microtome. This equipment is crucial for precision sectioning of III-V semiconducting nanowires, enabling high-resolution imaging. The procurement is categorised under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (CPV Code: 38000000). The tender period ended on 6th January 2017, with the contract awarded to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. The contract commenced on 8th February 2017 and is set to last until 8th February 2018, with a contract value of approximately £59,451.34. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of precision instruments, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment or engineering services. Companies that provide similar technological solutions and have experience with high-specification equipment would be well-suited to compete in future contracts of this nature. Engaging with the University of Warwick’s procurement process could lead to valuable collaborations, enhancing business growth within the scientific and educational sectors. ## Notice The University of Warwick, Physics Department, has a requirement for an ultra-microtome that will allow precision sectioning of III-V semiconducting nanowires such that high-resolution TEM/STEM imaging can be undertaken. The system must have automated controls and section down to 10nm. 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. 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). All queries must be sent via In-tend Correspondence and not directly to University staff. NOTE: 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. All bids must be received by midday 6th January 2017. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c95e19-97e1-4824-ac1c-9f6ce6aaa8e3 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Feb 2017 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 2017 | | Contract period | 8 Feb 2017 - 8 Feb 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £59,451 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 1 Feb 2017 at 11:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c95e19-97e1-4824-ac1c-9f6ce6aaa8e3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6c95e19-97e1-4824-ac1c-9f6ce6aaa8e3 1st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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