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awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

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

[Queen's University Belfast](https://tendernation.io/buyers/queens-university-belfast)

Estimated value

£849,475

Published

15 Jan 2026

Deadline

Closed

7 Nov 2025

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Open procedure

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) Specialist optical instruments

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-05ab41-2026-01-15T16:03:56Z

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