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Contract Award Notice

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SYSTEM A MICROSCOPE AND MICROMANIPULATOR SYSTEM FOR IN VITRO ELECTROPHYSIOLOG

  • First published: 10 November 2021
  • Last modified: 10 November 2021

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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-kuma6s-114260
Published by:
Cardiff University
Authority ID:
AA0258
Publication date:
10 November 2021
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Cardiff University, The Foxlab situated within the School of Biosciences wishes to procure a microscope which is compatible with existing rig equipment. The Foxlab studies plasticity, learning and memory in rodents. We use in vivo and in vitro approaches to studying the electrophysiology of the brain. The current tender relates to the in vitro component of our studies. The microscope needs to be capable of supporting stimulation of ChR2 present in the brain slices. We currently already have the Rapp system operating on our existing microscope and it is important that the new microscope is compatible with the kit we already have, more information is contained within the ITT documents.

Full notice text

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE – NATIONAL

SUPPLIES

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address


Cardiff University

Procurement Services, McKenzie House, 30-36 Newport Road,

Cardiff

CF24 0DE

UK

Jo Davies

+44 2920879648


http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/business/why-work-with-us/for-suppliers

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SYSTEM A MICROSCOPE AND MICROMANIPULATOR SYSTEM FOR IN VITRO ELECTROPHYSIOLOG

2.2

Description of the contract

Cardiff University, The Foxlab situated within the School of Biosciences wishes to procure a microscope which is compatible with existing rig equipment. The Foxlab studies plasticity, learning and memory in rodents. We use in vivo and in vitro approaches to studying the electrophysiology of the brain. The current tender relates to the in vitro component of our studies. The microscope needs to be capable of supporting stimulation of ChR2 present in the brain slices. We currently already have the Rapp system operating on our existing microscope and it is important that the new microscope is compatible with the kit we already have, more information is contained within the ITT documents.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

2.4

Estimated Total Value

61830 GBP

3 Procedure

3.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage

4 Award of Contract

4.1

Successful Bidders

4.1.1

Name and Address of successful supplier, contractor or service provider





Scientifica Ltd

1A Kingfisher Court, Brambleside, Bellbrook Industrial Estate,

Uckfield

TN221QQ

UK




scientifica.uk.com

5 Other Information

5.1

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

CU.715.AD

5.2

Date of Contract Award

 10-11-2021

5.3

Number of tenders received

1

5.4

Other Information

(WA Ref:115707)

5.5

Additional Documentation

N/a

5.6

Publication date of this notice:

 10-11-2021

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
38000000 Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Technology and Equipment

Delivery locations

ID Description
1022 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

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Notice details
Publication date:
23 September 2021
Deadline date:
15 October 2021 00:00
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Authority name:
Cardiff University
Publication date:
10 November 2021
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Authority name:
Cardiff University

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