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UKRI-2020 Direct Electron Detector

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Mar 2022 at 12:15

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10 Mar 2022 at 14:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Research & Innovation, seeks to acquire a Direct Electron Detector optimised for 100 keV imaging in electron microscopes. This tender falls under the goods category and is classified under the CPV code for electron microscopes. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to the unique capabilities of the sole supplier, Quantum Detectors. The contract, valued at £180,000, was signed on 11 March 2022, with delivery specified for Cambridgeshire. The procurement is currently in the award stage.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses involved in high-technical instrument manufacturing and supply, particularly those with capabilities in electron microscopy technology. Given that Quantum Detectors is the sole supplier identified for this contract, companies with advancements in specialised optical equipment or innovative detector technologies may find opportunities to engage with entities like UK Research & Innovation for future projects. Additionally, the competitive landscape suggests room for innovation and partnerships for businesses aiming to meet high technical specifications in the scientific research sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2020 Direct Electron Detector

Notice Description

Direct Electron Detector optimised for 100 keV imaging in electron microscopes

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a direct electron detector optimised for 100 keV imaging in electron microscopes. Additional information: Quantum Detectors is the only provider of equipment capable of meeting our requirements and considers that award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons.

Procurement Information

Quantum Detectors is the only provider of equipment capable of meeting our requirements and considers that award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition is justified under regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the PCR 2015 because competition is absent for technical reasons

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-032056
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007552-2022
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

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20224 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
UKRI Commercial - MRC
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1223267175

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
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QUANTUM DETECTORS

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