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title: "250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System"
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# 250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System

Buyer: QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ab41

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## Summary

Queen's University Belfast has awarded a contract for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of an In Vivo Optical Imaging System to Revvity UK Ltd, based in Pontyclun. This procurement activity falls under the goods category, with an emphasis on laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and specialist optical instruments. The contract extends from 9 January 2026 to 8 January 2031, with the potential for renewal. Conducted through an open procedure, this procurement reflects Queen's University Belfast's commitment to facilitating cutting-edge animal research, aligned with their core research priorities. Situated in Belfast, this contract was contingent upon securing grant funding, confirmed in January 2026, thereby ensuring that no awards or orders would be effected until the necessary funds were confirmed.

The award of this contract presents a notable opportunity for businesses that excel in providing precision optical instruments and comprehensive support services, such as maintenance and software updates. This procurement is ideally suited for large-scale suppliers capable of delivering sophisticated imaging systems designed for advanced research environments. With the chance to renew and extend the initial five-year period, businesses with expertise in technological innovation, integration, and adaptability to evolving research needs are well-positioned to benefit from ongoing engagement with Queen's University Belfast, ultimately fostering long-term business growth and development in the optical imaging sector.

## Notice

The imaging equipment in the Biological Services Unit (BSU) is no longer fit for purpose. Therefore, the department requires to purchase an In Vivo Optical Imaging System. The equipment will serve multiple users, open to anyone with permissions to conduct such regulated work and support for multi-spectral luminescence/fluorescence imaging capability at QUB. In vivo imaging is leading edge in animal research, aligning with commitment to 3Rs and QUB priorities in delivering research excellence. * Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in November 2025. * No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend maintenance, software updates/ development and consumables, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

### Planning Information

A Pre-Market Engagement (PME) exercise was conducted prior to the commencement of this procurement to assess market capability, inform the specification, and ensure the procurement approach is appropriate and proportionate. The PME included engagement with potential suppliers and stakeholders to identify best practice, gauge market interest, and understand any barriers to participation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003618-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jan 2026 - 8 Jan 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £849,475 |
| Lots value | £849,475 |
| Awards value | £849,475 |
| Contracts value | £849,475 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | QUEEN'S UNIVERSITY BELFAST |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 16:03 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003618-2026
- 22 Dec 2025 at 18:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085600-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 06:26 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063961-2025
- 9 Oct 2025 at 08:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063564-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003618-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085600-2025
  22nd December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063961-2025
  10th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063564-2025
  9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home
  Tender documents for Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System can be accessed free of charge through https://in-tendhost.co.uk/queensuniversitybelfast/aspx/Home

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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