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Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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15 Mar 2023 at 10:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has completed a tender process for the purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope under an open procedure. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period starting on 15th March 2023 and ending on 2nd October 2023. The total value of the contract is £139,990 GBP, with the suppliers being Andor Technology. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying scientific equipment. The tender for the benchtop confocal microscope created by UK Research & Innovation aims to support advancements in molecular biology research. Businesses in the scientific instruments industry or those specializing in microscopy technology would find this tender well-suited for competitive participation in the procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

UKRI requires a benchtop confocal microscope for the laboratory of molecular biology

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0748255c-8b14-4b85-820e-810634495bdd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8261bb43-0592-411f-8726-2fc5069b9c79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£139,990 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£139,990 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
15 Mar 2023 - 2 Oct 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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