--- title: "Soft Market Testing Exercise for the Provision of Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopes" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON" published: "2018-08-22" --- # Soft Market Testing Exercise for the Provision of Adaptive Optics Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopes Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f4677816-c061-4344-8202-9c5ba4afeeba.json) ## Summary The University of Southampton is currently conducting a tender for the provision of three adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopes as part of a medical research project. This procurement falls within the ophthalmology equipment industry, with a total budget of £450,000. The tender period concludes on 5th September 2018 at 12:00 noon local time. Interested parties must register on the In-Tend portal to submit their interest, and all inquiries should be directed through the portal to maintain procedural integrity. The contract is expected to commence on 3rd January 2019 and will last until 2nd January 2024. This opportunity is particularly suitable for businesses specialising in ophthalmological equipment and technologies, especially those with demonstrable expertise in adaptive optics. As an open procedure, it encourages a wide range of suppliers to apply, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The procurement not only presents an avenue for growth but also allows successful bidders to contribute to an important clinical trial, thereby enhancing their portfolio in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Medical Researchers at the University of Southampton are about to embark upon a research project involving a prospective clinical trial of patients with eye disease and is seeking to purchase three adaptive optics retinal cameras (adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscopes). The project specifically requires mirrored fundus cameras capable of imaging photoreceptors as single cells as well as the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) mosaic. Additional information: Potential bidders with the genuine capability, demonstrable experience in provision of adaptive optics and scanning ophthalmoscopes and the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this soft market testing exercise should confirm their interest by downloading, completing and uploading the Questionnaire via the University's tendering portal https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton. If you are not already registered as a supplier with the In-Tend Portal, you will need to register your company before accessing the soft market testing stage. Once registered you will need to express and interest in the project, further details will then become available. To submit your interest on the In-Tend portal 1. Log In 2. My Tenders 3. View PIN details. 4. Browse and upload your return (or Zip File) 5. Once response document is uploaded and displayed in the - My Documents for Return - use - Submit My Return. Please note, to preserve the integrity of the procedure, all queries must be made via In-Tend. We look forward to receiving your response. The Closing Time and Date for receipt of submission is 12:00 noon local time on 5th September 2018. Please be aware that the system will automatically reject any late submissions. The responses to this soft market testing exercise will be used to inform our decision making. There will be no prejudice to any future procurement procedure by participation in this soft market testing exercise. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6240eb-13d2-41eb-b5dc-b85c468477e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Aug 2018 | | Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2019 - 2 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £450,000 | | 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 SOUTHAMPTON | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO16 7QF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton | | Local authority | Southampton | | Electoral ward | Bassett | | Westminster constituency | Romsey and Southampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33122000 - Ophthalmology equipment ## Release History - 22 Aug 2018 at 09:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6240eb-13d2-41eb-b5dc-b85c468477e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d6240eb-13d2-41eb-b5dc-b85c468477e2 22nd August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofsouthampton ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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