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Glacios Cryo-TEM

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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27 Apr 2020 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the purchase of a Glacios Cryo-TEM system by UK Shared Business Services Limited on behalf of UKRI - MRC. This requirement is critical for enhancing the cryo-electron microscopy capabilities at the Research Complex at Harwell, located in Oxfordshire, UK. The tender, classified under the CPV code for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, is in the Award stage as of the announced publication date of 27 April 2020. The total contract value is £1,400,000, with the contract period commencing on 27 March 2020 and concluding on 30 June 2025. This procurement was executed using a limited method through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period having closed on 26 March 2020.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the scientific equipment and laboratory services sectors, to align with cutting-edge research initiatives addressing urgent challenges like COVID-19. Suppliers with a background in high-precision microscopy equipment and related support services are particularly well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Given the scale of the investment and the specific requirement for the Thermo Scientific Glacios Cryo-TEM system, businesses that can demonstrate expertise in supplying advanced scientific apparatus will find promising avenues for engagement and growth within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glacios Cryo-TEM

Notice Description

This requirement is for the purchase of a Glacios Cryo-TEM system for UKRI - MRC. Currently the Research Complex at Harwell does not have cryo-EM capability, and this microscope will enable cutting edge experiments at RCaH, and in collaboration with eBIC and the Rosalind Franklin Institute (RFI) and meet the immediate need for COVID-19 response work. The Thermo Scientific Glacios Cryo-TEM with 200 kV X-FEG is the only viable option for UKRI-MRC's requirement due to compatibility with existing microscopes and outputs on site.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-336a4f34-6e5c-42b8-8063-92e3a7786297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17e288e2-2323-4799-96c9-7ec9f18a4d79
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,400,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2020 - 30 Jun 2025 Over 5 years
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
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

FEI

Further Information

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