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title: "GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Gel Imaging System"
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# GB-Middlesbrough: NHC Gel Imaging System

Buyer: TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-be14756d-1f65-4ef4-8f5f-84eaae826156

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by Teesside University involves the tender titled "NHC Gel Imaging System," aimed at supplying, installing, and commissioning a gel imaging system for the National Horizons Centre project. This falls under the biomedical equipment category with a contract value of £25,700. The procurement method adopted is the open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 16 January 2019. The contract period commenced on 18 January 2019 and is expected to end on 15 March 2019, with the project receiving funding from the England European Regional Development Fund.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in biomedical equipment and related technologies to expand their market presence. Small or medium enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in the supply and installation of scientific equipment could be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. The focus on innovation and support for local businesses aligns with broader economic development goals, making it an advantageous opportunity for companies looking to grow within the North East region of the UK.

## Notice

The contract is for the supply, installation and commissioning of a gel imaging system. The National Horizons Centre project is receiving up to PS3.2m of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020. The Department for Communities and Local Government (and in London the intermediate body Greater London Authority) is the Managing Authority for European Regional Development Fund. Established by the European Union, the European Regional Development Fund helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support innovation, businesses, create jobs and local community regenerations. For more information visit https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc35ee1-a21a-42b3-8126-2666fdcb0e31 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2019 - 15 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,700 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,700 |
| 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 | TEESSIDE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 3BA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIO-RAD LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434540 - Biomedical equipment

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2019 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc35ee1-a21a-42b3-8126-2666fdcb0e31

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2bc35ee1-a21a-42b3-8126-2666fdcb0e31
  19th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=378036059
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/european-growth-funding

## Provenance

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