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title: "Supply of CLEM Microscope"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# Supply of CLEM Microscope

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b1fa

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## Summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is planning a procurement process for the supply of a confocal laser scanning fluorescence microscope, with an estimated budget of £300,000. This initiative falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, and the delivery will take place at their Teddington location in the UK. The expected date for the future notice of this tender is set for 26 July 2021.

This upcoming tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and optical technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply advanced microscopy systems, particularly those with capabilities in motorised systems, diverse optical configurations, and multi-laser functionalities, will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract can significantly contribute to business growth in the scientific research sector.

## Notice

Prior information notice (PIN): confocal fluorescence microscope NPL is looking to procure a confocal laser scanning fluorescence microscope with the following minimum features: * Fully motorised, computer controlled inverted microscope system, including sample mounting stage, focus, objective lens turret, etc. Control software for multi-dimensional image acquisition * A range of different objective lenses (from low magnification / low NA air objectives to high magnification / high NA oil immersion objectives) * Multiple excitation laser lines, including 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm and 638 nm or similar * Multiple parallel detectors (at least four) * Incubation system for maintaining sample temperature and environmental CO2 concentration * Focus stabilisation system for long duration time lapse imaging * Capacity for label free imaging (DIC or similar).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NPL is looking to procure a confocal laser scanning fluorescence microscope with the following minimum features: * Fully motorised, computer controlled inverted microscope system, including sample mounting stage, focus, objective lens turret, etc. Control software for multi-dimensional image acquisition * A range of different objective lenses (from low magnification / low NA air objectives to high magnification / high NA oil immersion objectives) * Multiple excitation laser lines, including 405 nm, 488 nm, 561 nm and 638 nm or similar * Multiple parallel detectors (at least four) * Incubation system for maintaining sample temperature and environmental CO2 concentration * Focus stabilisation system for long duration time lapse imaging * Capacity for label free imaging (DIC or similar).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010889-2021 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 25 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 17 May 2021 at 21:55 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010889-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.npl.co.uk

## Provenance

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