--- title: "FCS Spectrometer & TIRF Microscopes_ITT1069" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fd7deb31-921c-4619-83fa-8a43dacdfa24" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd7deb31-921c-4619-83fa-8a43dacdfa24" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd7deb31-921c-4619-83fa-8a43dacdfa24.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd7deb31-921c-4619-83fa-8a43dacdfa24.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM" published: "2018-10-30" --- # FCS Spectrometer & TIRF Microscopes_ITT1069 Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fd7deb31-921c-4619-83fa-8a43dacdfa24 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fd7deb31-921c-4619-83fa-8a43dacdfa24) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fd7deb31-921c-4619-83fa-8a43dacdfa24.json) ## Summary The University of Nottingham is inviting tenders for the procurement of a state-of-the-art combined confocal microscope system, titled "FCS Spectrometer & TIRF Microscopes_ITT1069". This contract falls within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment sector, with a focus on goods. Located in Nottingham, United Kingdom, the procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a deadline set for 27th November 2018. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide array of suppliers to participate. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in high-end imaging technology and laboratory equipment manufacturing. Companies that specialise in optical systems, fluorescence microscopy, or related fields would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. By participating, bidders can enhance their market presence and potentially secure a valuable partnership with a prestigious institution such as the University of Nottingham. ## Notice We invite tenders for a state of the art combined confocal microscope system with fluorescence correlation spectroscopy (FCS) capability for the Centre for Membrane Proteins and Receptors (COMPARE) to be housed in the COMPARE laboratories, University of Nottingham. This is a complex high-end imaging system which must incorporate the features outlined below, including FCS, two colour FCCS, fluorescence lifetime FCS (FLCS/FLCCS), stimulated emission depletion (STED)-FCS and total internal reflection fluorescence microscopy (TIRF-M) to allow the development of multi-point camera based FCS measurements. On this basis, bidders are encouraged to apply for all or individual parts of the system's capabilities as they see fit and consider whether these can be best supported on one or more microscope stands. Additional information: TENDERERS MUST EXPRESS THEIR INTEREST THROUGH FIRST REGISTERING ON THE UNIVERSITY'S E-TENDERING SYSTEM https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ Non-compliant expressions of interest (EOI) will not be considered or acknowledged. The university reserves the right to cancel the tender process at any stage. The University does not accept any liability for any costs incurred in tendering. To EXPRESS INTEREST: Please first register on the eTendering system then Login and go to Tenders. Find the project scroll down to View Details and then scroll down to the Express Interest' button at the foot on the right hand side. NOTE: To make sure you receive our email notifications. to ensure our emails reach your inbox please add our email domain @in-tend.co.uk to your safe senders list and check your spam filter settings.. Once you have registered, log-in and go to Current Tenders/view printable details, then expressed interest in the project. 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HELP?: Should you encounter any problems with using the Web site (including if you get locked out), contact the In-Tend Help Desk on 0844 272 8810 support@in-tend.co.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20252288-e31e-4995-8feb-4be35c9fcbad | | 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 | 30 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jan 2019 - 31 Jul 2019 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM | | Locality | NOTTINGHAMSHIRE | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG7 2RN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Radford | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham South | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 30 Oct 2018 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20252288-e31e-4995-8feb-4be35c9fcbad ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20252288-e31e-4995-8feb-4be35c9fcbad 30th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofnottingham/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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