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UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Jan 2025 at 16:50

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed a public procurement process for the title "UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud," focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract includes the procurement of a cryostat platform for cryogenic optical fluorescence microscopy, to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage with a contract period starting on 30 August 2024 and ending on 28 September 2025. The contract value is £203,274, and the procurement method was classified under "Other". Key dates included the award date on 14 August 2024 and the publication date of the award on 13 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their innovative solutions and technologies. The awarded supplier, Attocube Systems AG, indicates that the procurement is conducive to larger scale businesses as well, highlighting opportunities for companies specialised in high-precision cryogenic equipment. Engaging in such tenders can drive business growth by positioning companies within leading research and innovation frameworks and enhancing their market presence in the United Kingdom. This procurement is expected to lead to further opportunities in advanced scientific equipment supply and support services.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a contract for a cryostat platform for the cryogenic optical fluorescence microscopy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-683cb85a-36f2-4719-885c-d1ba92138c1d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c631f47f-63d7-48f6-9e85-8a0765db2b23
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
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
£203,274 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£203,274 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
29 Aug 2024 - 28 Sep 2025 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 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 1FL
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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