Scope
Reference
4525/JN/25
Description
With funding from the MRC the laboratory of Prof Kurt De Vos is seeking the below requirements to aid in the research of the underlying mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases. This tender is for the supply, installation and commissioning of wide-field fluorescence microscope equipped for live imaging of neurons, including axonal trafficking of organelles, synaptic function and calcium dynamics. This system needs to be integrated with an existing Lightsource (CoolLED Pe-4000) and with electrophysiology (field stimulation/MEA) equipment.
Total value (estimated)
- £133,175 excluding VAT
- £133,175 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 July 2025 to 31 July 2025
- 2 days
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38510000 - Microscopes
Contract locations
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
30 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The award criteria is not only based on price but also includes technical and quality criteria. A full description and percentage importance can be found in the tender documents.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sheffield
All tender documents can be downloaded at this website
Contracting authority
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
- Companies House: RC000667
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXDP-7327-GWHT
Firth Court, Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
United Kingdom
Region: UKE32 - Sheffield
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government