--- title: "AF174 Plate Imaging & Analysis System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "AF174 PLATE IMAGING & ANALYSIS SYSTEM" published: "2026-03-18" --- # AF174 Plate Imaging & Analysis System Buyer: AF174 PLATE IMAGING & ANALYSIS SYSTEM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-066dd1.json) ## Summary The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is seeking an AF174 Plate Imaging & Analysis System through an open procurement process for biomedical equipment. This tender aims to modernise its imaging capabilities across various assay formats while increasing throughput and user accessibility. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, featuring a two-stage format starting with a technical submission phase, followed by a demonstration-based shortlist evaluation. All inquiries must be submitted by 2nd April 2026, with the final tender submissions due by 10th April 2026. The contract is valued at £100,000 and is scheduled to commence on 22nd May 2026 in Liverpool. This opportunity falls under the public authority-sub central government category. This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in biomedical equipment to expand their business into the academic and research sectors. Businesses offering high-quality imaging systems and advanced assay capabilities are well-positioned to compete, particularly those with highly reproducible products suitable for laboratory use across multiple operators. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, capitalising on the below-threshold, open competition format of the procurement process that emphasises quality over price, with a 70% weighting on quality criteria. Successful bidding could also enhance a company's presence and credibility in the biomedical industry by connecting with a prominent educational institution. ## Notice The purpose of this project is to purchase of a a modern plate imaging and analysis platform that reliably supports our current ELISpot workflows while also future-proofing the laboratory for: (i) multiplex FluoroSpot assays, (ii) FociSpot applications, and (iii) increased throughput and user demand. The critical requirement extends beyond basic spot enumeration. The system must deliver high reproducibility across multiple operators and demonstrate robust capability for advanced assay formats, thereby avoiding the need for additional or parallel systems as our applications expand. This will be a two-stage tender with an initial technical submission and then we will shortlist the successful equipment for the next stage which will include a demonstration of the equipment which will result in adjusted scoring. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Biomedical-equipment./96B3U7P468 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96B3U7P468 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024690-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Mar 2026 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 May 2026 - 22 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | £100,000 | | 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 | AF174 PLATE IMAGING & ANALYSIS SYSTEM | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 5QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLD72 Liverpool | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434540 - Biomedical equipment ## Release History - 18 Mar 2026 at 14:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024690-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024690-2026 18th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/96B3U7P468 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Biomedical-equipment./96B3U7P468 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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