Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Exeter
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
Contact
Sam Barker
Telephone
+44 11111
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKK - South West (England)
National registration number
RC000653
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) system
Reference number
UOE/2022/087/HC
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a Leica LMD6 Laser Microdissection (LMD) System. This system stage to be kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells. Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest. Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate and last longer. This system includes the software specific to Leica that enables the automated dissection of cells from samples based on an original selection criteria, this allows for automated sample collection, speeding up the process dramatically and making high throughput study designs possible. The LMD design means that samples are dissected and collected contact- and contamination-free..
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £240,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38636100 - Lasers
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKK - South West (England)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a Leica LMD6 Laser Microdissection (LMD) System. This system stage to be kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells. Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest. Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate and last longer. This system includes the software specific to Leica that enables the automated dissection of cells from samples based on an original selection criteria, this allows for automated sample collection, speeding up the process dramatically and making high throughput study designs possible. The LMD design means that samples are dissected and collected contact- and contamination-free..
- Laser guided by optics for greater accuracy and speed, enabling high throughput research
- Stage is kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells
- Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest
- Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated without a prior call for competition
- The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
- absence of competition for technical reasons
Explanation:
The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a Leica LMD6 Laser Microdissection (LMD) System. This system stage to be kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells. Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest. Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate and last longer. This system includes the software specific to Leica that enables the automated dissection of cells from samples based on an original selection criteria, this allows for automated sample collection, speeding up the process dramatically and making high throughput study designs possible. The LMD design means that samples are dissected and collected contact- and contamination-free..
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract/concession
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 November 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Leica Microsystems (UK) Limited
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot/concession: £240,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
London
Country
United Kingdom