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Tender: Purchase of In Vivo Optical Imaging System – Lancaster University (max £100,000)

Released 22 days ago

Closes06 Nov 2026

Likely valueRough estimate£100K to £230KInflation adjusted

LocationUnited Kingdom

AgencyLancaster University

SourceIn-Tend

CategoryResearch & Development

3 days leftCloses Fri, 6 Nov 2026

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Lancaster University is seeking a supplier for an In Vivo Optical Imaging System to be procured for research use with a maximum price of £100,000. The University expects the equipment to be VAT exempt because it will be used for research purposes, and it reserves the right to reject bids that exceed the budget or to carry out value-engineering reviews to reduce cost. The deadline for submissions is 2nd November 2026, and bidders should refer to Section 4: Procurement Process and Status in the Invitation to Tender for the procurement timeline.

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