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title: "Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope"
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# Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcabb6fe-8a88-4c08-8927-6f830657389f

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## Summary

The University of Exeter is conducting a tender for the procurement of an Automated Low Magnification Fluorescence Microscope, aimed at facilitating research in the Living Systems Institute. The process falls within the "goods" category, with a contract value set between £50,000 and £100,000. The tender is in the active stage and is set to close on 21st July 2017. This procurement is being carried out through an open procedure, with delivery expected to take place in the South West region of the United Kingdom starting from 22nd July 2017, and the contract period lasting until 23rd July 2018.

This opportunity presents a significant chance for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical equipment to engage with a reputable academic institution. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying advanced scientific instruments, particularly those catering to research environments, would find this tender particularly relevant. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the tender specifically indicates an interest in these types of businesses, fostering potential growth and collaboration in the research sector.

## Notice

This microscope will be available to all researchers in the Living Systems Institute at the University of Exeter to support their research. The research done with this equipment will include, but not be limited to: * quantitative time-lapse microscopy of a large number of bacterial colonies at 37 C over the course of several days distributed on two microtiter plates, * high-speed recording of animal larvae, A platform for dissection and injection into animal eggs To cover these needs, the microscope needs to be fully automated, have incubation capabilities and include a high-speed camera. To increase throughput, the stage will need to be large enough to allow for imaging of two microtiter plates. Magnification and resolution should be capable of spanning the size range from observing single yeast cells to a field of view about 20 mm wide (without stitching).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bae43d-065b-427b-98bb-bda603ba679a |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2017 - 23 Jul 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2017 at 14:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bae43d-065b-427b-98bb-bda603ba679a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92bae43d-065b-427b-98bb-bda603ba679a
  7th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=20872&B=EXETER
  Additional data: included
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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