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title: "Plunge Freezer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c2"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Plunge Freezer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a6c2

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has successfully completed an open procurement process to acquire a semi-automated plunge-freezing device to enhance their Advanced Bioimaging RTP facilities. Categorised under Microscopes (CPV: 38510000) within the goods industry, this contract falls within the educational sector. The awarded contract, signed on 21 November 2024, was valued at £59,385 GBP. The primary delivery location for this equipment is in Coventry, within the UKG33 region. The procurement process followed an open procedure, facilitating competitive bidding and ensuring transparency.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of advanced microscopy and cryo-TEM equipment. Companies with expertise in providing high-precision scientific instruments and those able to offer comprehensive training and support services would find this procurement particularly relevant. It's an excellent chance for suppliers to collaborate with a prestigious university and contribute to cutting-edge research projects, potentially opening doors for future contracts in the academic and scientific research sectors.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a semi-automated plunge-freezing device for reproducible preparation of samples for cryo-TEM. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP helps researchers answer their scientific questions using state-of-the art 3D electron microscopy and light microscopy imaging equipment. Our strategy is to offer this advanced bioimaging capability and the expertise to deliver high impact results to researchers both at Warwick and beyond. The Advanced Bioimaging RTP provides the training and expertise required to operate the equipment as well as providing a service to users. Due to successful funding from BBSRC, Alert14 and more recently the founding of the Midlands Regional CryoEM Consortium (established 2017 through PS4.9M funding from MRC and partner universities Warwick, Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham), we have one high-end microscope (Jeol 2200 FEG-TEM with internal energy filter) and a state-of-the-art camera (Gatan K2 Summit Direct electron).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Plunge freezer. Please see procurement documentation for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004654-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | £60,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,385 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2025 at 09:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004654-2025
- 8 Oct 2024 at 13:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032255-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick/aspx/Home
- https://warwick.ac.uk/
- https://warwick.ac.uk/insite/

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