--- title: "CANCELLED - 2289/444/CW/NW/19 - Binocular Microscope" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-dbe7b205-4184-499c-90d3-ffdf94f52bd0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbe7b205-4184-499c-90d3-ffdf94f52bd0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbe7b205-4184-499c-90d3-ffdf94f52bd0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbe7b205-4184-499c-90d3-ffdf94f52bd0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD" published: "2019-07-22" --- # CANCELLED - 2289/444/CW/NW/19 - Binocular Microscope Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-dbe7b205-4184-499c-90d3-ffdf94f52bd0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-dbe7b205-4184-499c-90d3-ffdf94f52bd0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-dbe7b205-4184-499c-90d3-ffdf94f52bd0.json) ## Summary The University of Sheffield is conducting a public procurement process for a Binocular Microscope as part of their Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre in Preston, Lancashire. This open tender, identified as 2289/444/CW/NW/19, aims to secure equipment for metallographic inspection, particularly of additively manufactured samples. The tender period concludes on 6th August 2019 at 23:59 UK time, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 18th September 2019 and end on 17th September 2020. Interested vendors are required to submit their tenders via the University’s e-tendering portal. This procurement presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in microscopes and optical devices. Companies that are well-suited to participate should have robust experience in delivering laboratory equipment and the capacity to meet the specific requirements outlined by the University of Sheffield, ensuring their offerings can adapt to versatile research applications. ## Notice This Exercise has been cancelled. A revised scope of requirement is in development. Additional information: All expressions of interest must be via the University of Sheffield e-tendering portal: https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: 7th August 2019 at 12 noon (UK time). Delivery Notes As per the Specification Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2019 | | Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 17 Sep 2019 - 17 Sep 2020 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD | | Locality | ROTHERHAM | | Post town | Sheffield | | Postcode | S60 5TZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE34 Rotherham | | Local authority | Rotherham | | Electoral ward | Rother Vale | | Westminster constituency | Rotherham | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38513000 - Inverted and metallurgical microscopes - 38513200 - Metallurgical microscopes - 38516000 - Monocular and/or binocular light compound microscopes - 38634000 - Optical microscopes ## Release History - 22 Jul 2019 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 22 Jul 2019 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 22 Jul 2019 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 22 Jul 2019 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 22 Jul 2019 at 14:12 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 22 Jul 2019 at 14:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 17 Jul 2019 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 17 Jul 2019 at 14:38 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 17 Jul 2019 at 14:35 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 17 Jul 2019 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 17 Jul 2019 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 17 Jul 2019 at 14:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 - 17 Jul 2019 at 14:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b452a36-fbf1-4e44-bb57-067fb85097a8 22nd July 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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