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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-3071 Upgrade of Thorlab Bergamo II microscope

BIP Solutions Limited

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17 Aug 2023 at 09:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The UKRI recently awarded a contract for the upgrade of a Thorlabs Bergamo II microscope. The buying organisation, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, procured this contract in the goods category. The contract value is 239,039.24 GBP, with a contract period from August 14, 2023, to March 29, 2024, located in the East of England region. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on May 8, 2023.

This contract provides opportunities for suppliers in the microscopy industry, especially those experienced in providing advanced optical equipment. Businesses interested in supplying scientific instruments, particularly in the microscopy sector, may find this tender relevant. The awarded supplier, Thorlabs Inc, is a large-scale supplier well-suited for such specialised contracts, demonstrating potential growth opportunities for similar enterprises in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-3071 Upgrade of Thorlab Bergamo II microscope

Notice Description

UKRI Requires and upgrade of a Thorlabs Bergamo II rotating multiphoton microscope to include a second scan path and diffractive spatial light modulator (SLM) for 3D optical stimulation of neurons Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-687bf786-952a-4df1-8b1a-4d979c9060a2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5ed0a6-a6bc-4c9d-8144-a72acb0090fa
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
Not specified
Tender Suitability
VCSE
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
£239,039 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£239,039 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 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
BIP Solutions 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 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Thorlabs Ltd

Further Information

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