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Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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13 Nov 2024 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has completed a procurement process for the supply and installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS). This tender, classified under "Instruments for checking physical characteristics" (CPV: 38400000), is aimed at fully digitalising geological thin sections with complex illumination requirements. The procurement followed an open procedure, and the contract, valued at £369,024, was awarded to MetPrep Ltd. The contract period is set from 20th November 2024 to 28th March 2025, with the project to be carried out in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. The initial tender period ended on 29th October 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific instruments and automated laboratory equipment. Companies with expertise in the digital capture of physical characteristics and those capable of delivering high-throughput, automated solutions are well-suited for such contracts. Although this specific opportunity has been awarded, similar future projects from UK Research & Innovation provide an excellent avenue for SMEs and highly specialised technological firms to expand their portfolio and engage in lucrative governmental contracts. The procurement does not favour SMEs or VCSEs, focusing instead on technical capability and delivery capacity.

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Notice Title

Supply & Installation of a Thin Section Scanner (TSS)

Notice Description

Supply & Installation of a thin section scanner for the full digital capture of geological thin sections using multiple illumination types (both transmitted and reflected light, polarised and cross polarised), capable of a high-throughput (tens of sections per day) with a multi-sample holder (at least 100 sections) with automated unsupervised operation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d3fe2429-9672-4b36-bafb-26787a55d6f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3ded7105-cab6-4542-8592-dd339a9ec484
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£369,024 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£369,024 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Nov 2024 - 28 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
KEYWORTH
Postcode
NG12 5GG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Keyworth & Wolds
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

METPREP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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