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UKRI-1045 MINFLUX Microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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07 Dec 2020 at 11:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the acquisition of a MINFLUX Microscope by UK Research & Innovation for a development programme at the Central Laser Facility. This procurement, categorised under microscopes within the goods industry, took place in the UK and was finalised on 20th November 2020. The total contract value was £871,020, and the contract period began on 21st November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2021. The winning supplier for this contract was Abberior Instruments GmbH.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly within the microscopy sector. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying advanced scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts involving similar goods. Additionally, larger firms might find this tender attractive given the significant contract value and the advanced technological requirements involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-1045 MINFLUX Microscope

Notice Description

A MINFLUX Microscope was required for a correlative microscopy development programme at the Central Laser Facility at STFC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3973fcc3-4638-474c-8715-7b551d0280f3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14777d6-adc2-4dd4-b3e8-95c822c72173
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£871,020 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£871,020 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Nov 20205 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2020 - 31 May 2021 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 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

ABBERIOR INSTRUMENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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