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Awarded RFQ - Cryomicrotome (cryostat) with Disinfection Capability & Benchtop Microtome

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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11 Oct 2021 at 14:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), which has awarded a contract for the supply of a cryomicrotome (cryostat) with disinfection capability and a benchtop microtome. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classified under CPV code 38000000. The tender period concluded on 13th September 2021, and the contract was awarded on 28th September 2021. The contract period is set from 11th October 2021 to 11th October 2022, with the total contract value amounting to £40,815.34.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the production or supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing cryomicrotomes or similar precision instruments. Businesses with small and medium enterprise (SME) status are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability noted in the procurement process. The project's focus on advanced technology, including UV disinfection capability, highlights a growing market for innovative and high-quality laboratory solutions, making it an excellent prospect for companies looking to expand their offerings in the scientific and medical equipment sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Awarded RFQ - Cryomicrotome (cryostat) with Disinfection Capability & Benchtop Microtome

Notice Description

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for safe and robust human tissue sample preparation for our Mass Spectrometry Imaging analyses and for additional techniques within our department. We require a cryomicrotome (cryostat) with UV disinfection capability as well as a vacuum system to clean the equipment and a motor for motorized sectioning. The cryomicrotome must output reproducible, high-quality sections with a sectioning thickness range of 1-100 mm. The item will be freestanding, with an encapsulated, splash-proof microtome.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-54a97e30-579f-41fb-a115-9d628dafb297
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e6d2f3-a546-477e-8df4-6d6a7dfe0a22
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
Competitive quotation (below 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,815 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Oct 2021 - 11 Oct 2022 1-2 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
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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