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title: "QUB/2194/21 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Associated Consumables for a Digital Pathology Scanner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02f440"
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# QUB/2194/21 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Associated Consumables for a Digital Pathology Scanner

Buyer: QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f440

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Queens University Belfast, which is seeking contracts under the title "QUB/2194/21 Contract for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Associated Consumables for a Digital Pathology Scanner." This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the medical equipment industry. The tender is currently in the active stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. Key dates to note include the tender submission deadline on 22nd November 2021, and the anticipated award period beginning at the same time.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical equipment supply, installation, and maintenance services. Companies that can provide high throughput digital pathology scanners and related consumables would be particularly well-suited to compete. The project is backed by the Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium, aiming to bolster research and development capabilities, making it an advantageous opportunity for innovative firms in the life and health sciences sector.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop R and D capabilities that industry partners require. Queen's is leading the NIPBT and as such is tasked with procuring a Digital high throughput scanner automated tissue micro-array scanner for installation within the NI Biobank (NIB).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Precision Biomarkers and Therapeutics Consortium (NIPBT) is an industry-focused partnership of Life and Health Science (LHS) companies and Academia, aligned to NI Health and Economy strategies. By addressing critical commercial gaps, the Consortium's aim is to transform the productivity of each Commercial Partner and the broader LHS sector in NI. NIPBT will deploy the grant funding to collaboratively develop R&D capabilities that industry partners require. Queen's is leading the NIPBT and as such is tasked with procuring a Digital high throughput scanner automated tissue micro-array scanner for installation within the NI Biobank (NIB).

Options: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

Renewal: One-off purchase with options to purchase maintenance and associated consumables for up to either 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027859-2021 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEENS UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT7 1NN |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2021 at 15:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027859-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.qub.ac.uk/bo
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

## Provenance

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