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title: "Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope"
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# Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0748255c-8b14-4b85-820e-810634495bdd

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed a tender process for the purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope under an open procedure. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period starting on 15th March 2023 and ending on 2nd October 2023. The total value of the contract is £139,990 GBP, with the suppliers being Andor Technology. This opportunity falls under the goods category and is located in the East of England, United Kingdom.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying scientific equipment. The tender for the benchtop confocal microscope created by UK Research & Innovation aims to support advancements in molecular biology research. Businesses in the scientific instruments industry or those specializing in microscopy technology would find this tender well-suited for competitive participation in the procurement process.

## Notice

UKRI requires a benchtop confocal microscope for the laboratory of molecular biology

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8261bb43-0592-411f-8726-2fc5069b9c79 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2023 - 2 Oct 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £139,990 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £139,990 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 10:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8261bb43-0592-411f-8726-2fc5069b9c79

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8261bb43-0592-411f-8726-2fc5069b9c79
  15th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=768071352
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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