Published date: 3 January 2023
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
Microscopes - 38510000
Location of contract
EX4 4QJ
Value of contract
£940,000
Procurement reference
20230103111335-53042
Published date
3 January 2023
Closing date
2 February 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
2 March 2023
Contract end date
1 March 2028
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
We are seeking to procure a Light Sheet Microscope to perform high-resolution, long-term time lapse imaging of a broad range of living systems including live cells, mammalian organoids, plant and small vertebrate and invertebrate organisms.
The overall aim of the research is to capture the fast and dynamic changes in a living system over an extended period of time with minimal stress from light and mechanical handling.
We are intending to award a contract to a single supplier for 5-years to include servicing and maintenance services. It is anticipated that the solution should be fully operational by 31st July 2023.
The full technical specification can be found in document 'UOE.2022.070.MB - Technical Specification and Pricing Schedule'.
About the buyer
Contact name
Megan Brine
Address
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
ENG
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Closing: 2 February 2023, 12pm