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title: "3693/JN - Multi-Photon Microscope System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03be79"
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published: "2023-11-13"
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# 3693/JN - Multi-Photon Microscope System

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03be79

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield has recently completed a tender process for a project titled "3693/JN - Multi-Photon Microscope System" in the goods category. The procurement stage was an open procedure with an award made to Thorlabs Ltd. The project was located in Sheffield, United Kingdom, with a contract value of £168,708 signed on 3rd November 2023. The University was seeking a microscope system for multi-photon brain activity imaging funded by The Wellcome Trust.

This tender by the University of Sheffield presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry to engage in supplying the required high-performing microscope system. Companies specialising in microscope manufacturing, especially those with experience in modular and adaptable systems, would be well-suited to compete. The awarded contract to Thorlabs Ltd highlights the potential for growth and collaboration in providing cutting-edge equipment for research purposes.

## Notice

With funding from The Wellcome Trust the lab of Dr Andrew Lin in the University's School of Biosciences studies sensory processing and learning & memory in Drosophila, combining studies at molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioural levels. We are seeking a high-performing, adaptable, modular and inexpensive microscope system for multi-photon imaging of brain activity in vivo.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

With funding from The Wellcome Trust the lab of Dr Andrew Lin in the University's School of Biosciences studies sensory processing and learning & memory in Drosophila, combining studies at molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioural levels. We are seeking a high-performing, adaptable, modular and inexpensive microscope system for multi-photon imaging of brain activity in vivo.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033380-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2023 - 28 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £168,708 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 13 Nov 2023 at 08:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033380-2023
- 13 Apr 2023 at 14:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010678-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield

## Provenance

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