---
title: "Contract for Zebrafish Observational Screening Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-128348"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SWANSEA UNIVERSITY"
published: "2023-04-04"
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# Contract for Zebrafish Observational Screening Equipment

Buyer: SWANSEA UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-128348

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## Summary

Swansea University has awarded a contract for Zebrafish Observational Screening Equipment to Tracksys Ltd. The equipment will be used for drug discovery, behavioural genetics, and neuroscience studies. The contract was signed on 3rd March 2023. The procurement process was for goods related to marine research and services.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers in agricultural, marine equipment, and research services sectors to compete for business growth. Businesses capable of providing high-speed, high-resolution imaging equipment suitable for tracking zebrafish larvae and other small organisms in a controlled environment would be well-suited for this tender.

## Notice

Swansea University Medical School (SUMS) is part of the newly restructured Faculty of Medicine, Health & Life Science (FMHLS) at Swansea University and have just purchased an automated observation chamber designed for high throughput movement tracking of zebrafish larvae and other small organisms. This equipment will be used for studies related to drug discovery, behavioural genetics and neuroscience, and toxicology.Swansea University Medical School has completed a formal open process tender to purchase this automated observational screening equipment which will be capable of taking high-speed, high-resolution images with no distortion of animals in a multiwell plate.The system will be accurately temperature controlled with programable protocols and will include the function to assess the alertness of the animals e.g. a device for producing vibrations such as a sound or taping device.The system will also have the capacity for tracking multiple animals, allowing for analysis of social interaction and be capable of tracking animals in the dark. As a shared piece of equipment, the system will ideally be able to track other small animals. The provision will include user-friendly software which, ideally, is compatible with other tracking systems currently available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128348 |
| Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Not specified |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SWANSEA UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA2 8PP |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Sketty |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03313000 - Aquatic products
- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 45244100 - Marine installations
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 4 Apr 2023 at 12:31 - Award - S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128348
- 20 Jan 2023 at 14:47 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128348

## Notice URLs

- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/home.html
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtmlwhere
- https://www.swansea.ac.uk

## Provenance

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