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title: "Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EXETER"
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# Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d3e8a027-082c-47cc-b228-f0575488aeae

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is looking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope, intending to award a 5-year contract for its provision and associated services, with full operational capability expected by 31st July 2023. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period closing on 2nd February 2023. The contract period spans from 2nd March 2023 to 1st March 2028. The procurement falls under the CPV industry category of Microscopes and is valued at GBP 940,000. The delivery addresses include various locations across the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in the manufacturing and servicing of high-tech scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in microscopy technology, to compete for a long-term contract with the University of Exeter. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender particularly suitable. Businesses should ensure compliance with the technical specifications outlined in the document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule' to maximise their chances of securing this contract and expanding their operations.

## Notice

We are seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope to perform high-resolution, long-term time lapse imaging of a broad range of living systems including live cells, mammalian organoids, plant and small vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. The overall aim of the research is to capture the fast and dynamic changes in a living system over an extended period of time with minimal stress from light and mechanical handling. We are intending to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include servicing and maintenance services. It is anticipated that the solution should be fully operational by 31st July 2023. The full technical specification can be found in document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49db37b-093e-42ec-aa90-ff758033269e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £940,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2023 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49db37b-093e-42ec-aa90-ff758033269e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d49db37b-093e-42ec-aa90-ff758033269e
  3rd January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

## Provenance

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