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UKRI-2750 Nanoscope and Confocal Microscope

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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03 Jan 2023 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Nanoscope and Confocal Microscope under the goods category. The title of the tender was "UKRI-2750 Nanoscope and Confocal Microscope" under the CPV classification of Microscopes. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The Oxfordshire location was specified for delivery, and the key date for this award was the signing of the contract on 22nd December 2022.

This procurement opportunity presents a potential business growth avenue for companies operating in the microscopy equipment sector. Businesses specializing in the supply of scientific instruments, particularly nanoscopes and confocal microscopes, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The award for supplying the Nanoscope and Confocal Microscope was given to Photon Lines Ltd, indicating opportunities for SMEs to secure contracts with public organisations like UK Research and Innovation.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2750 Nanoscope and Confocal Microscope

Notice Description

Nanoscope and Confocal Microscope

Procurement Information

a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000018-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£368,449 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20223 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 AND INNOVATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 1793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 2FL
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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOTON LINES

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