Scope
Reference
HUD-AS-021
Description
The University seeks to procure a high-content imaging microscope system capable of automated acquisition across multi-well plates, slides and dishes, with confocal imaging as a minimum requirement and super-resolution imaging as a preferred/optioned capability. The solution must include a fully configured acquisition workstation attached to the microscope and a dedicated offline analysis/processing workstation for high-throughput image processing (e.g., GPU-accelerated deconvolution and ML-based segmentation).
Equipment should be targeted for delivery and installation by end of April 2025.
A comprehensive 5-year warranty and service/maintenance package is required.
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Total value (estimated)
- £500,000 excluding VAT
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 18 December 2025 to 17 December 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38510000 - Microscopes
Contract locations
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
14 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
8 December 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Criterion 2 | Quality | 60% |
| Criterion 1 | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
University of Huddersfield
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVLZ-8691-TYWT
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
United Kingdom
Region: UKE44 - Calderdale and Kirklees
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government