Award

Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Mar 2023 at 10:05

Tender

18 Nov 2022 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has completed an award for the purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope in the industry category of Microscopes. The procurement stage has been finalised with a contract signed on 14th March 2023. The tender was carried out using an Open procedure, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The procurement process involved evaluating various quality criteria such as Equipment Offer, Larger Field of View, and Warranty.

This procurement opportunity initiated by UKRI offers a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to supply a high-performance confocal microscope. Companies specialising in microscopy equipment and services would find this tender well-suited for bidding. The active status of the contract awarded to Andor Technology presents growth opportunities for businesses offering cutting-edge imaging solutions and maintenance services in the microscopy industry. The procurement includes a requirement for state-of-the-art imaging capabilities and a maintenance contract beyond the initial warranty period.

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Notice Title

Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

UKRI requires a benchtop confocal microscope for the laboratory of molecular biology

Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI requires a 'latest generation' and 'small footprint' instrument that offers state-of-the-art imaging performance. The system shall be capable of multi-channel fluorescence imaging of, live prokaryotes, live cultured cells, motile live cells, freely moving small model organisms and of live tissue explants. 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-h6vhtk-0386b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007487-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£139,990 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2023 - 17 Jan 2024 1-2 years
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
Procurement Manager - MRC LMB
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7593602434

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

ANDOR TECHNOLOGY

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