Published date: 30 August 2019

This notice was replaced on 18 November 2019

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 18 November 2019)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Optical instruments - 38600000

Location of contract

OX11 0QX

Value of contract

£0 to £240,000

Procurement reference

RE19220

Published date

30 August 2019

Closing date

7 October 2019

Contract start date

29 October 2019

Contract end date

28 October 2023

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

The final date and time for the submission of bids is Monday 07th October 2019 at 14:00. The final date and time for expressions of interestis Friday 04th October 2019 at 14:00. DO NOT apply directly to the buyer. All tender information MUST be submitted through the CCS eSourcing Portal.

As part of the Central Laser Facility, Part of UK Research and Innovation, diagnostics package laser, the CLF is looking to purchase an Image plate scanner as a replacement for the FUJI FLA-5100 scanners that we currently use.

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About the buyer

Contact name

Thomas Ellis

Address

North Star House
SWINDON
SN2 1FF
England

Email

Research.tenders@uksbs.co.uk