Tender

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

24 Jul 2025 at 13:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), a central government public authority based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The tender, titled "UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool", falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment industry category. The procurement is being carried out through an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with essential dates including an enquiry period ending on 22nd August 2025, a tender submission deadline on 29th August 2025, and the award due by 1st September 2025. The successful delivery of goods is expected to be within the East of England region, specifically UKH12, starting from 3rd October 2025. The procurement's total budget is set at £228,000, with the net worth being £190,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the laboratory and precision equipment sectors, particularly those with expertise in imaging and microscope sample preparation technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of providing high-quality automated systems with advanced features like anti-vibration, section thickness uniformity, and robust user interfaces may find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Businesses that are adept at offering comprehensive delivery and installation services, as well as reliable warranty and after-sales support, will be well-positioned to compete. The presence of options to extend the warranty period could incentivise providers who excel in long-term serviceability and client engagement. Overall, this tender provides an excellent chance to collaborate with a prominent public authority and gain a foothold in the rapidly advancing sector of scientific research equipment.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool

Notice Description

The LMB are looking at sourcing an automated ultramicrotome system and a rapid trimming tool in order to allow the preparation of samples for imaging on electron and optical microscopes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Options to include extended warranty

Renewal: Options to extend the contract to included extended warranty period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05656f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042774-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2025 - 19 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...