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UKRI RE19180 - Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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01 Aug 2019 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the purchase of a Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator has been successfully completed. This tender, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, falls under the category of imaging equipment for medical use and was delivered to the UKRI-MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology located in Cambridge. It was procured through a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a total value of £78,538. The award was made to Cairn Research Limited, and the contract period extends from 23 July 2019 to 22 July 2020. The tender period closed on 22 July 2019.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech imaging equipment and related services. Companies with expertise in the manufacture or supply of laser diodes and molecular microscopes, particularly SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The successful provision of installation and training further emphasises the need for suppliers who can offer comprehensive support alongside their products, thereby fostering business growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Title

UKRI RE19180 - Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator

Notice Description

This award is for the purchase of a Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator to a bespoke specification and design requirement. This also includes installation and training. This equipment was procured via ranked direct award call off under Lot 6 - New Technology and Combined Systems of the LAB1015AP Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment framework agreement. This was awarded to Cairn Research Ltd . The equipment will be delivered to and installed at the UKRI-MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Cambridge

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5832b4ea-7793-4495-855f-58afe769850d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bfa006-174f-4664-9fe6-8420d3b22c42
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

31712348 - Laser diodes

33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

38519100 - Illuminators for microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,538 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,538 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

CAIRN RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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