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title: "IonOptix cardiomyocyte fluo-3 calcium and contractility acquisition system."
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# IonOptix cardiomyocyte fluo-3 calcium and contractility acquisition system.

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM (THE)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b2f5407b-dca0-4587-b668-1900a5c7f350

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the purchase of an "IonOptix cardiomyocyte fluo-3 calcium and contractility acquisition system" by the University of Nottingham. This tender falls under the category of various medicinal products and was located in the East Midlands, England. The procurement method used was a direct approach via a single tender action due to it being below the threshold, with the contract awarded on 3rd February 2022. The total value of the contract was £67,737, and the award notice was published on 23rd June 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the medical equipment or biotechnology sectors, to engage in future procurement with prestigious institutions like the University of Nottingham. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this procurement space, as the award reflected a preference for SMEs, thereby giving them a competitive edge in this niche market. Companies capable of supplying advanced medical technology that aligns with the specifications of this tender would find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts.

## Notice

IonOptix cardiomyocyte fluo-3 calcium and contractility acquisition system. This system is based on an Olympus IX73 inverted fluorescence microscope with a MyoCam-S3 fast CMOS video system. This system was named on the recently awarded MRC Programme Grant (MR/W016176/1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2799df-6901-4a33-bf6a-fcd5f4b72c21 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2022 - 3 Feb 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,737 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,737 |
| 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 NOTTINGHAM (THE) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG7 2NR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Lenton & Wollaton East |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham South |
| Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IONOPTIX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33690000 - Various medicinal products

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 08:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2799df-6901-4a33-bf6a-fcd5f4b72c21

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c2799df-6901-4a33-bf6a-fcd5f4b72c21
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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