Tender

UKRI-2865 Light Sheet Microscope

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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Tender

03 Feb 2023 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, is conducting a tender for a light sheet microscope, classified under the CPV code 38510000 (Microscopes). The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £318,333.33 GBP. The contract period is set from 20th March 2023 to 31st March 2023. The submission deadline for bids is 6th March 2023 at 14:00 GMT.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the award criteria include both quality and price considerations. The contract includes optional items, and the procurement method is open, providing fair access for interested economic operators. The competitive bid validity period is set at 90 days to allow for thorough consideration of offers.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2865 Light Sheet Microscope

Notice Description

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) which is part of UK Research an Innovation has a need for a light sheet microscope that can image large samples while maintaining high resolution. Due to a funding opportunity the CLF is looking to purchase an instrument based around immediate availability and is therefore looking to purchase a new, near new, or ex-demo instrument which can be delivered on or before Friday 31st March 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) which is part of UK Research an Innovation has a need for a light sheet microscope that can image large samples while maintaining high resolution. Due to a funding opportunity the CLF is looking to purchase an instrument based around immediate availability and is therefore looking to purchase a new, near new, or ex-demo instrument which can be delivered on or before Friday 31st March 2023. The estimated value of the opportunity for the core requirement is between: PS268,330.00 - PS318,330.00 GBP (excl VAT) The optional requirements are estimated between PS60,000.00 - PS100,000.00 GBP ex VAT Therefore, the total potential spend through this contract shall be up to PS418,330.00 GBP ex VAT Please refer to the tender documents in the e-sourcing portal*** Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/34VVFFGF99

Options: UKRI may chose to purchase optional items as described in the invitation to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a2ed
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003483-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£418,330 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£318,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
STFC Procurement
Contact Email
stfcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7565200218

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
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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