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PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES

University of Glasgow · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:30.

Opportunity overview

PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the ‘Contact Us’ option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Classification

  • CPV38510000 — Microscopes

Lots

  • PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES The University of Glasgow (UoG) has submitted an MRC Equip 2024 grant to fund the purchase of a confocal microscope. We are tendering in advance of receipt of the award to provide enough time to purchase the system due to tight deadlines. Please note that if the funding is not awarded, the University will not proceed with the purchase. Please refer to the PURCH2371 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for specification and additional information.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PURCH2371
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1
Description
Question outstanding

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Label
Time limit
Section
IV.2.2

New Value

Date
28 Aug 2024, 12:00

Old Value

Date
26 Aug 2024, 12:00
Entry 2

Where

Label
Conditions for opening of tenders
Section
IV.2.7

New Value

Date
28 Aug 2024, 12:00

Old Value

Date
26 Aug 2024, 12:00

Bid Opening

Date
26 Aug 2024, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
1

Expected award period

Starts
26 Aug 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
26 Aug 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
38510000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Microscopes

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Minimum
- Product liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than one million pounds sterling (1,000,000 GBP) in relation to any one claim or series of claims. -Public liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than five million pounds sterling (5,000,000 GBP) in relation to any one claim or series of claims; -Employer's liability insurance with a limit of indemnity of not less than five million pounds sterling (5,000,000 GBP); - Financial Turnover : Provide 3 years annual accounts. See University guideline on the Financial Health of Suppliers at the following link: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/procurementoffice/informationforsuppliers/allsuppliers/

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
PURCH2371 PROVISION OF CONFOCAL MICROSCOPE WITH FLUORESCENCE LIFETIME IMAGING AND SUPER-RESOLUTION CAPABILITIES The University of Glasgow (UoG) has submitted an MRC Equip 2024 grant to fund the purchase of a confocal microscope. We are tendering in advance of receipt of the award to provide enough time to purchase the system due to tight deadlines. Please note that if the funding is not awarded, the University will not proceed with the purchase. Please refer to the PURCH2371 Invitation to Tender Goods or Services document for specification and additional information.

Renewal

Description
Fixed term period of 1 year with the option to extend for 3 x 12 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality - Section 1 – Technical Specification
Type
quality
Description
56%
Criterion 2
Name
Quality - Technical Services Support
Type
quality
Description
4%
Criterion 3
Name
Quality - Value for Money
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 4
Type
price
Description
30%

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,440

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Glasgow

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82
Entry 3
Region
UKM82

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
technical
Document Type
technicalSelectionCriteria

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1836
Name
University of Glasgow

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G12 8QQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Procurement Office, Tay House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
BODY_PUBLIC
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Body governed by public law
Entry 2
Id
09
Scheme
COFOG
Description
Education

Identifier

Legal Name
University of Glasgow

Contact

Name
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Fax Number
+44 0000000000
Telephone
+44 1413306613
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1837
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9TW
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
1 Carlton Place

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court & Justice of the Peace Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1414298888

Award information

Award 1
Id
017405-2025-PURCH2371-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G12 8QQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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