Planning

Supply of Leica DMi 5000 Microscope (for spare parts)

UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED

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Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited involves the preliminary market engagement for the supply of a Leica DMi 5000 microscope, intended for spare parts. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, targeting the goods category within the industry of scientific equipment, specifically microscopes. The associated engagement is scheduled to conclude on 10th October 2025, with further activities potentially starting from 3rd November to 28th November 2025. Located in Warrington, this engagement seeks indicative responses such as availability and pricing from interested suppliers. The contract value is estimated around £25,000, with a gross amount not exceeding £30,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those with capabilities to supply or refurbish Leica microscopes. Companies that can offer competitive lead times and demonstrate the availability of either new or used microscopes stand to benefit from engaging with a reputable sub-central government entity. Suppliers participating in this market engagement could gain valuable insights and potentially forge long-term relationships with the UK National Nuclear Laboratory, paving the way for future collaborations and growth in the scientific and technological sectors.

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Notice Title

Supply of Leica DMi 5000 Microscope (for spare parts)

Notice Description

UKNNL is conducting preliminary market engagement to see if there are any suppliers who can supply a Leica DMi 5000 microscope (New or Refurbished) for the purpose of being used as spare parts for existing equipment.

Planning Information

This Procurement is estimated to be below £25,000.00. Engagement is for market research purposes only and is not a call for competition or commitment to award. Any interested suppliers are invited to provide: Details of Availability (including confirmation if this is new or used). Pricing information (Indicative only) Lead times for supply (Estimate) If this is of interest to you please send details to procurement@uknnl.com.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a19e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059491-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 28 Nov 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED KINGDOM NATIONAL NUCLEAR LABORATORY LIMITED
Contact Name
Stacey O'Driscoll
Contact Email
procurement@uknnl.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA3 6AE
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Birchwood
Westminster Constituency
Warrington North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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