--- title: "Plunge Freezer" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cba3da9f-712d-49d4-a686-2ab173cc40df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cba3da9f-712d-49d4-a686-2ab173cc40df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cba3da9f-712d-49d4-a686-2ab173cc40df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cba3da9f-712d-49d4-a686-2ab173cc40df.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2024-10-08" --- # Plunge Freezer Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cba3da9f-712d-49d4-a686-2ab173cc40df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cba3da9f-712d-49d4-a686-2ab173cc40df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cba3da9f-712d-49d4-a686-2ab173cc40df.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick is inviting tenders for the purchase of a semi-automated plunge-freezing device to support their Advanced Bioimaging RTP. This tender falls under the 'Microscopes' industry category and includes installation services for laboratory equipment. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender period ending on 7th November 2024. The successful bidder will be required to deliver the equipment to the University’s location in Coventry, West Midlands, starting from 2nd December 2024. This open procedure (above threshold) aims to procure high-quality goods that will assist in the preparation of samples for cryo-TEM, crucial for the university's research activities. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacturing and installation of advanced laboratory equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate. The acquisition will enable the University of Warwick to enhance its bioimaging capabilities, benefiting researchers across various scientific disciplines. Companies with experience in delivering high-reliability laboratory instruments and providing requisite user training will find this an ideal opportunity to expand their client base and demonstrate their expertise in the field. ## Notice The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a semi-automated plunge-freezing device for reproducible preparation of samples for cryo-TEM. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP helps researchers answer their scientific questions using state-of-the art 3D electron microscopy and light microscopy imaging equipment. Our strategy is to offer this advanced bioimaging capability and the expertise to deliver high impact results to researchers both at Warwick and beyond. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP provides the training and expertise required to operate the equipment as well as providing a service to users. Due to successful funding from BBSRC, Alert14 and more recently the founding of the Midlands Regional CryoEM Consortium (established 2017 through PS4.9M funding from MRC and partner universities Warwick, Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham), we have one high-end microscope (Jeol 2200 FEG-TEM with internal energy filter) and a state-of-the-art camera (Gatan K2 Summit Direct electron detector), a Jeol 2100plus cryo-transmission electron microscope suitable for cellular specimens, sample characterisation and user training, and access to a FEI Titan Krios transmission electron microscope for state-of-the-art high resolution structure determination work. To support characterisation of challenging samples for structural biology using cryo-electron microscopy we seek a plunge-freezing instrument that will enable us to vitrify samples for cryo-TEM. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP is service-oriented, and has users from multiple disciplines (Life sciences, chemistry, physics and engineering), therefore ease of use and reliable performance are essential. 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). 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. Additional information: Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : University of Warwick Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659af95d-0b0c-4ce1-b99a-250c948e05ff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 2 Dec 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK | | Locality | WEST MIDLANDS | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 8UW | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 51 - Installation services (except software) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment ## Release History - 8 Oct 2024 at 12:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659af95d-0b0c-4ce1-b99a-250c948e05ff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/659af95d-0b0c-4ce1-b99a-250c948e05ff 8th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - 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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