--- title: "BioAFM System Integrating Atomic Force Microscopy with a Fluorescence Microscope" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f831" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f831" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f831.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f831.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK" published: "2023-08-30" --- # BioAFM System Integrating Atomic Force Microscopy with a Fluorescence Microscope Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f831 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03f831) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03f831.json) ## Summary The University of Warwick's Medical School is seeking to purchase an atomic force microscope integrated with a fluorescence microscope for live single molecule observation and live cell/tissue 3D observation. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, involves two lots - one for Atomic Force Microscopy and another for Light Microscopy. The total value of the procurement is £901,000 in GBP. The tender deadline is set for September 29, 2023, with a bid validity period of 180 days after that date. This procurement opportunity by the University of Warwick offers a chance for businesses specializing in microscopes and related technologies to potentially secure a contract. Companies adept in supplying high-end scientific equipment and systems suitable for live imaging applications may find this tender particularly relevant. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, and interested suppliers should carefully review the tender documentation for detailed submission instructions and requirements. ## Notice The University of Warwick's Medical School has a requirement to purchase an atomic force microscope integrated with a fluorescence microscope for live single molecule observation and live cell/tissue 3D observation. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. ### Lot Information Atomic Force Microscopy The University of Warwick seek to purchase an integrated setup for atomic force microscopy (AFM) and light microscopy (LM). This tender will be split into two lots, the AFM part (Lot 1) and the LM (TIRF and confocal) part (Lot 2). Please refer to the tender documentation for more information.In order to express interest and gain access to the tender documentation for this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Options: Please refer to the tender documentation for more information. Light microscope The University of Warwick seek to purchase an integrated setup for atomic force microscopy (AFM) and light microscopy (LM). This tender will be split into two lots, the AFM part (Lot 1) and the LM (TIRF and confocal) part (Lot 2). Please refer to the tender documentation for more information.In order to express interest and gain access to the tender documentation for this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Options: Please refer to the tender documentation for more information. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025515-2023 | | 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 | 30 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £901,000 | | Lots value | £900,000 | | 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 WARWICK | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV4 8UW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Wainbody | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38513100 - Inverted microscopes - 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes - 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes - 38634000 - Optical microscopes ## Release History - 30 Aug 2023 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025515-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Home - https://warwick.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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