University of Galway request the supply of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging for use in a biomaterials, medical device, and tissue engineering lab. The principal purpose of the instrument is to enable high resolution confocal imaging of fixed and live biological samples stained with fluorescent tags. The instrument must be capable of multi-channel fluorescent imaging (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, and 638nm wavelengths). The instrument must have an incubation chamber for maintaining live biological samples during imaging (temperature and CO2 controlled). Finally, the instrument must also possess a fully automated stage (XYZ control) for imaging of large biological samples.
Deadline
The time limit for receipt of tenders was 2023-06-19.
The procurement was published on 2023-05-18.
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Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“LA2575C University of Galway- RFT for a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging”
Products/services: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)📦
Short description:
“University of Galway request the supply of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging for use in a biomaterials, medical device, and tissue...”
Short description
University of Galway request the supply of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging for use in a biomaterials, medical device, and tissue engineering lab. The principal purpose of the instrument is to enable high resolution confocal imaging of fixed and live biological samples stained with fluorescent tags. The instrument must be capable of multi-channel fluorescent imaging (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, and 638nm wavelengths). The instrument must have an incubation chamber for maintaining live biological samples during imaging (temperature and CO2 controlled). Finally, the instrument must also possess a fully automated stage (XYZ control) for imaging of large biological samples.
University of Galway request the supply of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging for use in a biomaterials, medical device, and tissue engineering lab. The principal purpose of the instrument is to enable high resolution confocal imaging of fixed and live biological samples stained with fluorescent tags. The instrument must be capable of multi-channel fluorescent imaging (405nm, 488nm, 561nm, and 638nm wavelengths). The instrument must have an incubation chamber for maintaining live biological samples during imaging (temperature and CO2 controlled). Finally, the instrument must also possess a fully automated stage (XYZ control) for imaging of large biological samples.
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Description
Duration: 12
Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
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“The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or service contracts for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a...”
Description of renewals
The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the Term of warranty and/or service contracts for a period or periods of up to [1 Year] with a maximum of (4) such extension or extensions on the same terms and conditions, subject to the Contracting Authority’s obligations at law.
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“Contracting Authorities within the wider Public Sector reserve the right to purchase up to an additional one (1) Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for...”
Description of options
Contracting Authorities within the wider Public Sector reserve the right to purchase up to an additional one (1) Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging should such a need arise within twelve (12) month period commencing from the date of award.
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“This item is to be purchased through funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) through CÚRAM, the SFI research centre for Medical Devices. This item is...”
Information about European Union funds
This item is to be purchased through funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) through CÚRAM, the SFI research centre for Medical Devices. This item is also to be purchased through funding from the European Research Council.
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Additional information: All information relating to this tender is published on www.etenders.gov.ie
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Procedure Type of procedure
Open procedure
Administrative information
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate: 2023-06-19
14:00 📅
Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English 🗣️
The time frame below is expressed in number of months.
Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender: 12
Conditions for opening of tenders: 2023-06-19
14:00 📅
Complementary information Review body
Name: Office of the High Court
Postal address: Four Courts Ground Floor, Inns Quay
Postal town: Dublin
Postal code: 7
Country: Ireland 🇮🇪
Phone: +353 18886000📞
E-mail: highcourtcentraloffice@courts.ie📧
Source: OJS 2023/S 098-306714 (2023-05-18)
Contract award notice (2023-08-21) Object Scope of the procurement
Title:
“LA2575C University of Galway- RFT for a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging
LA2575C”
Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): EUR 197 688 💰
Award criteria
Quality criterion (name): Technical Merit
Quality criterion (weighting): 50%
Quality criterion (name): After Sales Support, Warranty & Training
Quality criterion (weighting): 15%
Quality criterion (name): Method & Sustainability
Quality criterion (weighting): 10%
Cost criterion (name): Ultimate Cost
Cost criterion (weighting): 25%
Procedure Administrative information
Previous publication concerning this procedure: 2023/S 098-306714
Award of contract
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Contract Number: 1
Title:
“LA2575C University of Galway- RFT for a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope for Live-Cell Imaging”
Date of conclusion of the contract: 2022-08-21 📅
Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
Name and address of the contractor
Name: Andor Technology
Postal address: 7 Millenium Way
Postal town: Belfast
Postal code: BT12 7AL
Country: United Kingdom 🇬🇧
Phone: +44 7841102312📞
E-mail: a.hubbard@andor.com📧
Region: United Kingdom 🏙️
The contractor is an SME
Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: EUR 197 688 💰
Source: OJS 2023/S 163-512231 (2023-08-21)