--- title: "National Museums Liverpool 3D Digital Microscope for Examination of Artworks" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc425daf-04ad-438a-80a9-12271b941f92" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc425daf-04ad-438a-80a9-12271b941f92" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc425daf-04ad-438a-80a9-12271b941f92.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc425daf-04ad-438a-80a9-12271b941f92.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL" published: "2020-11-11" --- # National Museums Liverpool 3D Digital Microscope for Examination of Artworks Buyer: NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc425daf-04ad-438a-80a9-12271b941f92 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc425daf-04ad-438a-80a9-12271b941f92) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc425daf-04ad-438a-80a9-12271b941f92.json) ## Summary The National Museums Liverpool is seeking tenders for a 3D Digital Microscope for the Examination of Artworks, which is aimed at enhancing the examination and image capture of various museum collections. This procurement is currently at the Tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 30 November 2020. The project falls under the industry categories of Medical Equipment and Optical and Precision Equipment, and the anticipated contract period is from 14 December 2020 to 5 March 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, meaning that it is accessible for all eligible bidders. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies, as well as those capable of providing high-quality imaging and digital solutions for museums and cultural institutions. Companies with experience in delivering sophisticated machinery and software that meets the specified technical requirements, such as high magnification and versatile illumination options, would be particularly well-suited to participate in this tender. Additionally, businesses that can offer installation and training services may find advantageous opportunities in this procurement process. ## Notice Bidders are asked to submit a formal tender for the 3D Digital Microscope for the Examination of Artworks. NML is looking to procure a video 3D digital microscope that allows flexible examination and digital image capture of a wide range of museum collections, including 2D and 3D artworks, with minimal handling of the objects being examined. The 3D digital microscope should provide a range of magnification from 10x to 5000x, with the minimum number of objective lenses to enable this. The microscope will have multiple illumination options including brightfield, darkfield and UV illumination. The microscope should have a system of flexible stands and tables suitable for the examination of large paintings on vertical easels, small works on paper over horizontal surfaces and large 3-dimensional sculpture. It should also include a removeable handheld camera and lens for inspection of difficult to access areas of larger objects. The control software should be compatible with Microscoft Windows 10, and include user friendly applications for image and video capture, image management, measurement and image analysis such as particle counting. Delivery and installation is to be completed no later than Friday 5 March 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56393db1-323a-4beb-bf4a-6b8f09fcbd40 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Nov 2020 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Dec 2020 - 5 Mar 2021 | | 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 | NATIONAL MUSEUMS LIVERPOOL | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L2 2JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ## Release History - 11 Nov 2020 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56393db1-323a-4beb-bf4a-6b8f09fcbd40 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56393db1-323a-4beb-bf4a-6b8f09fcbd40 11th November 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a3bb2125-1361-4188-a50a-fc7b0f542357 Tender Doc - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91cab9f8-0c2a-4bf0-acbd-51bc0f0adf9c Appendix A Form of Tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2954f9e-ab06-4ccf-a647-01f1313d6512 Appendix B - NML Procurement Protocol ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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