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title: "Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0394bc"
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# Provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0394bc

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has issued a tender for the provision of a Light Sheet Microscope and associated services. The procurement falls under the goods procurement category with a total value of 940,000 GBP. The contract duration is 5 years, starting from 2nd March 2023 and ending on 1st March 2028. The deadline for submissions is set for the 2nd February 2023. The tender process is open, and the award period is scheduled to start on the 2nd February 2023.

This tender by the University of Exeter presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry to secure a long-term contract for supplying and servicing a specialized microscope. Companies with expertise in providing high-resolution imaging solutions for living systems, including cells, organoids, and organisms, are well-suited to compete. The selected supplier will have the opportunity to showcase their capabilities in developing advanced imaging technologies to meet the University's research requirements.

## Notice

We are seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope to perform high-resolution, long-term time lapse imaging of a broad range of living systems including live cells, mammalian organoids, plant and small vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. The overall aim of the research is to capture the fast and dynamic changes in a living system over an extended period of time with minimal stress from light and mechanical handling. We are intending to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include servicing and maintenance services. It is anticipated that the solution should be fully operational by 31st July 2023. The full technical specification can be found in document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope to perform high-resolution, long-term time lapse imaging of a broad range of living systems including live cells, mammalian organoids, plant and small vertebrate and invertebrate organisms. The overall aim of the research is to capture the fast and dynamic changes in a living system over an extended period of time with minimal stress from light and mechanical handling. We are intending to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include servicing and maintenance services. It is anticipated that the solution should be fully operational by 31st July 2023. The full technical specification can be found in document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000028-2023 |
| 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 | 3 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2023 - 1 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £940,000 |
| Lots value | £940,000 |
| 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 | 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 | TLK4 Devon |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Jan 2023 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000028-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=58465&B=EXETER
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

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