250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System

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15 Jan 2026

Description

The imaging equipment in the Biological Services Unit (BSU) is no longer fit for purpose. Therefore, the department requires to purchase an In Vivo Optical Imaging System. The equipment will serve multiple users, open to anyone with permissions to conduct such regulated work and support for multi-spectral luminescence/fluorescence imaging capability at QUB. In vivo imaging is leading edge in animal research, aligning with commitment to 3Rs and QUB priorities in delivering research excellence. • Please note: - The execution of this tender & contract will be solely dependent on grant funding being received, which is estimated to be confirmed in November 2025. • No award will be made, or orders issued until the grant funding has been confirmed. If grant funding is not secured, the market will be notified, and this procurement exercise will be stood down.

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250075
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
20 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2035
Possible extension to 20 Dec 2040

option to extend maintenance, software updates/ development and consumables, beyond this period for a further period of up to 10 years or the end of useful life of the equipment.

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Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

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Simple descriptionMandatory Requirements – Pass/Fail Desirable Technical Requirements – 10% Qualitative Requirements – 25% Sustainable Procurement – 10% Price – 55%price

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