250075 - Contract for supply, Delivery, Installation, commissioning and Maintenance of an In vivo Optical Imaging System
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Published
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.
Scope
- Reference
- 250075
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 20 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2035Possible 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.
- CPV classifications
- 3800000038636000
- Contract locations
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
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| Simple description | Mandatory Requirements – Pass/Fail Desirable Technical Requirements – 10% Qualitative Requirements – 25% Sustainable Procurement – 10% Price – 55% | price | — |
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
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