Award

MRC LMB TIRF Microscope

UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2023 at 12:06

Tender

10 Oct 2023 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Microscope to Cairn Research Limited. The contract, titled "MRC LMB TIRF Microscope," falls under the goods category and was procured using an open procedure. The procurement stage has been completed, with an active status, and the contract value is £200,859.71 GBP. The procurement was initiated on 15th December 2023, and the contract was signed on 13th December 2023. The delivery location is in Cambridgeshire, UK.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies in the microscopy industry. Businesses specializing in scientific equipment manufacturing, specifically in microscopes, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate. The contract was awarded to Cairn Research Limited, demonstrating opportunities for suppliers, especially those dealing with high-quality scientific instruments. The process was managed by the UK Research and Innovation, a reputable contracting authority in the public procurement sector.

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Notice Title

MRC LMB TIRF Microscope

Notice Description

Purchase of Azimuthal TIRF Microscope

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040aa5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2023
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,859 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Dec 20232 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
Procurement Manager-MRC, Procurement manager- MRC
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+44 7714177043

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

CAIRN RESEARCH

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