--- title: "(NU/1284) Supply & Installation of a Microfluidics System with integrated High Resolution Fluorescence Microscope for Modelling Microbial Biofilms" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f69e5ae1-2dbe-4fcf-b800-eefc319309ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f69e5ae1-2dbe-4fcf-b800-eefc319309ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f69e5ae1-2dbe-4fcf-b800-eefc319309ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f69e5ae1-2dbe-4fcf-b800-eefc319309ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY" published: "2017-05-02" --- # (NU/1284) Supply & Installation of a Microfluidics System with integrated High Resolution Fluorescence Microscope for Modelling Microbial Biofilms Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f69e5ae1-2dbe-4fcf-b800-eefc319309ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f69e5ae1-2dbe-4fcf-b800-eefc319309ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f69e5ae1-2dbe-4fcf-b800-eefc319309ea.json) ## Summary The University of Newcastle is conducting an open tender for the supply and installation of a microfluidics system with an integrated high-resolution fluorescence microscope, which is intended for modelling microbial biofilms. The contract, valued at £160,000, aims to enhance research capabilities by providing equipment that facilitates the imaging of biofilms in a controlled environment. The tender period is set to conclude on 22 May 2017, with the contract period commencing on 9 June 2017 and running until 9 October 2017. This opportunity is categorised under laboratory and optical precision equipment and is located in the North East of England. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment supply and installation, particularly those with capabilities in high-tech optical systems. Companies equipped to offer training and after-sales support, as outlined in the tender requirements, will be well-positioned to compete. Given the advanced nature of the requested equipment, firms with experience in microfluidics and microscopy technologies are especially suited for participation, which could facilitate growth by establishing long-term partnerships with a leading academic institution. ## Notice The University is tendering for the purchase of a microfluidics system with integrated high resolution fluorescence microscope capable of culturing microbial biofilms in multiple parallel channels under uniform shear flow, and obtaining high resolution images of the biofilms. The system will be used for repeatedly imaging biofilms as they form and for obtaining 3-dimensional image reconstructions of biofilms. The scope of this contract is for the supply, delivery and installation of equipment and as detailed in the Invitation to Tender to the University, with after-sales support and 12 months warranty and maintenance and all training necessary for safe and reliable operation of the system including sufficient familiarisation on-site to enable routine use of the system to start immediately on completion of installation and a complete set of operating and maintenance documents. Further service contracts and warranties may also be purchased. Additional information: The University will use its Due North e-tendering portal, Pro Contract, to conduct this tendering exercise. All information regarding this opportunity can be found on the portal. Details on how to register an interest, access the information and submit a proposal can be found at: https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login as detailed in the Contact Points above. Please note that first time suppliers to the University will need to register on the system before they are able to access this opportunity. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366c0547-de94-41ad-a76e-c35eead2b02d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | 22 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Jun 2017 - 9 Oct 2017 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY | | Locality | NEWCASTLE | | Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Postcode | NE1 7RU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside | | Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne | | Electoral ward | Monument | | Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 2 May 2017 at 08:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366c0547-de94-41ad-a76e-c35eead2b02d - 13 Apr 2017 at 09:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366c0547-de94-41ad-a76e-c35eead2b02d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/366c0547-de94-41ad-a76e-c35eead2b02d 2nd May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.ncl.ac.uk - https://procontract.duenorth.com/Login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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