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UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

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07 Feb 2023 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organisation issued a tender with the title "UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes" in the goods category. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication. The contract was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, with a total value of £296,728. The tender was located in Oxfordshire and the buying organisation is UK Research and Innovation located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The contract was signed on 31st January 2023.

This tender for upgrading microscopes presents an opportunity for businesses in the microscopy industry to compete for supplying super-resolution microscopes. Businesses well-suited for this opportunity include suppliers with expertise in microscope manufacturing and servicing. The absence of competition due to technical reasons provides a niche market for specialised businesses to showcase their capabilities in delivering innovative microscopy solutions.

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Notice Title

UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes

Notice Description

Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

Procurement Information

competition is absent for technical reasons,

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a359
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003662-2023
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
Large

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
£296,728 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20233 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

CARL ZEISS

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