Scope
Reference
250075
Description
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.
Contract 1. 250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System
Supplier
Contract value
- £849,475 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
7 January 2026
Contract dates
- 9 January 2026 to 8 January 2031
- Possible extension to 8 January 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
With an 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
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38636000 - Specialist optical instruments
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Revvity UK Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQWR-2744-NHDX
Llantrisant Business Park
Pontyclun
CF72 8YW
United Kingdom
Email: robert.lee@revvity.com
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System
Contracting authority
Queen's University Belfast
- Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: 101788
University Rd
Belfast
BT7 1NN
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@qub.ac.uk
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland