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# 5085.SH.JN - Advanced Nano-Mechanical Characterisation System with Integrated Fluorescence

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/5085-sh-jn-advanced-nano-mechanical-characterisation-system-with-integrated-fluorescence-ocds-h6vhtk-06b955). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** University of Sheffield: "5085.SH.JN - Advanced Nano-Mechanical Characterisation System with Integrated Fluorescence". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: £349,000. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [University of Sheffield](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/university-of-sheffield-urn-133872)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** £349,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- **Delivery Location:** UKE32
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/5085-sh-jn-advanced-nano-mechanical-characterisation-system-with-integrated-fluorescence-ocds-h6vhtk-06b955#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06b955`

## Before you bid
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## Description
Background
The University of Sheffield is seeking information from suppliers of advanced nano-mechanical characterisation systems capable of measuring the mechanical properties of biological and soft materials whilst simultaneously providing optical and fluorescence imaging capabilities.
This notice forms part of a pre-market engagement exercise and does not constitute a commitment to commence a procurement process.  The University wishes to understand the range of technologies available within the marketplace, identify potential suppliers, and gather information on solutions capable of meeting the requirements outlined below.
Facility Context
The instrument will be housed within a multidisciplinary biological imaging facility that supports researchers from across the Faculties of Science, Engineering, and Health.
The facility provides access to advanced microscopy and image analysis technologies and supports a diverse user base including cell biologists, biomedical researchers, biomaterials scientists, tissue engineers, and translational medicine researchers.
The proposed system will form part of a broader suite of imaging technologies and will be made available to multiple research groups through a shared-access facility model.
Intended Applications
The University is interested in systems capable of supporting research in areas including:
●Cellular and sub-cellular biomechanics
●Mechanobiology
●Biomaterials characterisation
●Tissue engineering
●Cell-material interactions
●Cancer biology
●Developmental biology
●Regenerative medicine
Typical experiments may involve the measurement of mechanical properties of:
●Living cells
●Cell-derived matrices
●Biological tissues
●Engineered biomaterials
Researchers may also wish to correlate mechanical measurements with fluorescence-labelled cellular structures and biological processes.
Technical Requirements
The University is interested in solutions that provide:
Nano-mechanical Characterisation
●Quantitative measurement of force-displacement relationships.
●Measurement of elastic and viscoelastic properties of soft materials.
●High force sensitivity suitable for biological samples.
●Capability to perform indentation-based mechanical measurements.
●Support for force mapping and spatially resolved mechanical measurements.
Optical Imaging
●Integrated optical microscopy suitable for sample visualisation during measurements.
●High-quality transmitted light imaging.
●Precise co-registration between imaging and mechanical measurements.
Fluorescence Imaging
●Integrated fluorescence imaging capability.
●Support for commonly used biological fluorophores.
●Ability to visualise fluorescently labelled structures before, during, or after mechanical measurements.
●Software support for image acquisition and analysis.
Environmental Control
●Compatibility with live biological samples.
●Temperature-controlled measurements.
●Suitable environmental conditions for maintaining cell viability during experiments.
Software and Data A...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/5085-sh-jn-advanced-nano-mechanical-characterisation-system-with-integrated-fluorescence-ocds-h6vhtk-06b955)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 38000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKE
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 02/08/2026 to 04/08/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F058170-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-06-19T13:51:39.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-21T02:39:50.269Z
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