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UKRI-1161 Laser Micro-dissection Inverted Imaging System

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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20 Feb 2021 at 09:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is conducted by UK Research & Innovation and pertains to the supply of a Laser Micro-dissection Inverted Imaging System, identified as UKRI-1161. This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically focusing on goods. The award was made effective as of 25 January 2021, and the procurement method employed was a limited tender process, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is approximately £228,115.15.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technology, particularly those offering integrated scientific solutions. Companies with expertise in optical systems, fluorescence microscopy, and modular laboratory setups would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate the ability to provide innovative solutions in drug analysis and tissue examination are likely to find this procurement process aligned with their offerings, thus fostering business growth in a competitive marketplace.

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Notice Title

UKRI-1161 Laser Micro-dissection Inverted Imaging System

Notice Description

Supply of MMI Laser Microdissection Inverted Imaging System with the ability to measure the presence of the oligonucleotide-based drugs (i.e. antisense and siRNA) within the tissue and assess drug action through measurement of changes in the mRNA and protein levels of the drug target. We require a brightfield/fluorescence microscope that can be employed to view, record and quantify tissues stained by H&E, in situ hybrisation (ISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). We also require an attached laser that can be employed to provide tissue section down to the single cell level for the analysis of drug, mRNA and protein levels. In addition, we require a system that can be expanded in the future through the addition of a confocal microscope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of MMI Laser Microdissection Inverted Imaging System with the ability to measure the presence of the oligonucleotide-based drugs (i.e. antisense and siRNA) within the tissue and assess drug action through measurement of changes in the mRNA and protein levels of the drug target. We require a brightfield/fluorescence microscope that can be employed to view, record and quantify tissues stained by H&E, in situ hybrisation (ISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). We also require an attached laser that can be employed to provide tissue section down to the single cell level for the analysis of drug, mRNA and protein levels. In addition, we require a system that can be expanded in the future through the addition of a confocal microscope.

Procurement Information

This system was chosen as it needed to integrate into current systems and equipment on site and was therefore the only option. Only the Olympus MMI Laser Microdissection Inverted Imaging System has a modular system which allows the addition, integration and onboarding of these facilities such as confocal microscopy, live cell imaging and high content screening to provide a system that can deliver all of the following functions: live cell imaging, spinning disc confocal and high content screening, whilst retaining the original functionality of the system and without hardware replacement. Also, we require a laser to micro-dissect single cells and tissue biopsies for quantifiable analysis such as RT-PCR, sequencing and western blotting. The sample capture procedure must be an upward capture system in order to reduce contamination of samples to a minimum. It must be possible to maintain an RNA-ase and DNA-ase free environment. This is the only equipment able to deliver all the above as an integrated system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0294b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003407-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,115 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793867000

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

OLYMPUS (UK

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