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Purchase of Laser Scanning Confocal microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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25 Jan 2023 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a laser scanning confocal microscope under a selective process. The tender was titled "Purchase of Laser Scanning Confocal microscope" and fell under the goods category. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a contract period spanning from January 25, 2023, to March 31, 2023, in the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying scientific equipment. Companies well-suited for this bid would be those specialising in microscopy equipment and related technologies. The successful bidder, Leica Microsystems, secured the contract valued at £257,000.22 GBP, demonstrating the potential for growth through targeted procurement processes in scientific research and innovation sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Laser Scanning Confocal microscope

Notice Description

The LMB wish to purchase a laser scanning confocal microscope to set up a multi-functional live imaging platform, so that we can do simultaneous real-time optogenetic stimulation, high-resolution live imaging and electrophysiological recording

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ba762a8b-98aa-473b-9e54-7ae3191e9814
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c3d039-e574-43ec-ab1a-15d4820c843e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£257,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
25 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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