Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue
Swindon
SN2 1FL
Contact
Tess Andrews
Telephone
+44 1793442000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Research and Innovation
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
UKRI-2340 Single Molecule Localisation Microscopy (SMLM)
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The requirement is to provide the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge with a high resolution fluorescence imaging platform capable of multi-channel super-resolution imaging by single molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM), single molecule fluorescence particle tracking and single molecule FRET imaging of fixed and live cultured cells, multicellular organoids and organotypic slices. We wish to acquire an optimally engineered compact and portable system that can operate under ambient light in general lab space.
Warranty, maintenance and training is also required as specified.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £290,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
UNITED KINGDOM
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The requirement is to provide the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge with a high resolution fluorescence imaging platform capable of multi-channel super-resolution imaging by single molecule localisation microscopy (SMLM), single molecule fluorescence particle tracking and single molecule FRET imaging of fixed and live cultured cells, multicellular organoids and organotypic slices. We wish to acquire an optimally engineered compact and portable system that can operate under ambient light in general lab space.
Warranty, maintenance and training is also required as specified.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £290,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
5
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Some options have been requested in the tender documentation and price schedule.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TGH5AMT6KD
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
7 October 2022
Local time
2:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
7 October 2022
Local time
2:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/TGH5AMT6KD
GO Reference: GO-202291-PRO-20884816
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
UKRI
Swindon
Country
United Kingdom