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Glacios Cryo EM

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Nov 2019 at 13:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a contract titled "Glacios Cryo EM" undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited for the purchase of a Glacios 200kv Cryo EM system. This contract falls within the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment sector and is located at the MRC’s LMB facility in Cambridge, England. The procurement method used is a limited negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period having ended on 12th September 2019. The contract has been awarded for a total value of £1,505,000, which will be active from 27th September 2019 to 31st March 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-tech scientific equipment and related manufacturing sectors, particularly those specialising in Cryo Electron Microscopy systems. Companies with the capability to provide highly specific technological solutions that align closely with existing systems, such as the FEI Krios Cryo EM, will be particularly well-suited to compete in this space. Participation in such contracts can lead to enhanced business growth and the establishment of strong partnerships within the scientific research community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Glacios Cryo EM

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of a Glacios 200kv Cryo EM system by UKRI - MRC, to be used at their LMBfacility in Cambridge. Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Official Journal of the European Union in the cases listed below * The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: * absence of competition for technical reasons The Glacios Cryo EM System is only available through the manufacturers, and was chosen to ensure it meets the technical and functional compatibility standards required with MRC - LMB's existing Krios Cryo EM system; its auto loader, sample holders, have the ability to act as a per screen and allow compatible script development. As such the only available system is the FEI Krios Cryo EM system

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-50bf2475-a450-4ebb-b63e-8b70ccf7527c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82333963-5aa9-44fe-8356-331a06407f33
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
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,505,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,505,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
26 Sep 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 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 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

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