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GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4459 MRC LMB Live Cell Imaging System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Nov 2024 at 16:35

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the procurement of a live cell imaging system, titled "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4459 MRC LMB Live Cell Imaging System". This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to Discover Echo UK Ltd on 13th November 2024. The contract period begins on 14th November 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The procurement will be delivered in the East of England, with UKRI based in London handling the procurement from their address at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, London, SN2 1UH. The total contract value is £68,190.38 GBP.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the production and supply of laboratory and precision equipment. Companies with a strong capability in delivering high-quality imaging systems can benefit from engaging with prestigious research institutions like UKRI. Although the awarded contract has been flagged for larger enterprises, the exposure and experience gained from such contracts can significantly boost a company's reputation and open doors to further governmental and research-related procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

GB-Cambridge: UKRI-4459 MRC LMB Live Cell Imaging System

Notice Description

Live Cell Imaging System 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/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-701143eb-b8ac-4641-99a6-05140d693331
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2e182fdd-7649-4763-9eb4-f296c8363be8
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
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
£68,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
14 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
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
LONDON
Postcode
SN2 1UH
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

DISCOVER ECHO

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