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title: "Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope"
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# Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9d1700e-5783-4a74-8107-c6bdf0ca61cc

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## Summary

The University of Salford is looking for a Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope for their Biomedical Research and Innovation Centre. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with a contract value of £449,813.29 in GBP. The contract period is from 8th April 2024 to 31st July 2024, and the tender deadline was on 20th February 2024. The main procurement category is goods, and the procurement method used is an open procedure above threshold.

This tender for a Laser Scanning Confocal Microscope at the University of Salford presents an opportunity for suppliers in the microscopy equipment industry. Companies specialising in supplying scientific equipment, particularly in the field of microscopes, would be well-suited to compete. As the University aims to enhance its research capabilities in biomedical sciences and health, suppliers offering cutting-edge technology and versatile systems would be in a good position to fulfil the University's requirements and contribute to their ongoing research endeavours.

## Notice

The Biomedical Research and Innovation Centre at the University of Salford is an internationally leading, vibrant, collaborative unit of inter-disciplinary researchers. Our research addresses diverse problems in biomedical sciences and health, and it is aligned with local, national, and global focus on healthy ageing. Our research ranges from identifying cancer stem cell metabolism processes and molecular biomarkers through to understanding the impact of zoonotic and pathogenic microbes on human and animal health. We have recently received internal investment to procure a new laser scanning spinning disk confocal microscope with super-resolution microscopy capability. Due to the diverse nature of work conducted within the Biomedical Research and Innovation Centre we are seeking infrastructure that is as multifunctional as possible including a broad range of objective lenses, lasers, detectors and camera systems. To support our growing work in cardiovascular research we are also seeking the addition of photometry and contractility measurement onto the system. For full tender information and to express an interest please visit our InTend portal via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aae54ac-4737-46a6-bb2c-3786d958a0fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £540,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £449,813 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M5 4WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Ordsall |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2024 at 07:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aae54ac-4737-46a6-bb2c-3786d958a0fe
- 18 Jan 2024 at 15:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3795b8c2-91e4-4351-8d9e-c61bb94e6743

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aae54ac-4737-46a6-bb2c-3786d958a0fe
  5th April 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3795b8c2-91e4-4351-8d9e-c61bb94e6743
  18th January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/salford/aspx/Home
  Full tender documentation can be accessed via InTend. All tender queries must be made via InTend.

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