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title: "The supply of 2 x Ultramicrotome's for serial sectioning"
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# The supply of 2 x Ultramicrotome's for serial sectioning

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a04bb09-23a3-4586-b54e-d1fd6b49e434

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process to supply two ultramicrotomes for the project aimed at reconstructing the neural connectome at the ultrastructural level. This project falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically focusing on the procurement of laboratory goods in the South West of the United Kingdom. The tender, initiated as an open procedure, officially ended on 24 May 2017, with the contract period commencing on 25 May 2017 and running until 23 May 2018. The contract was awarded on 5 June 2017, with a total value of £104,997.93 to Leica Microsystems Ltd.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of scientific laboratory equipment. Companies specialising in precision instruments, laboratory goods, and microscopy technologies would be particularly well-suited to bid for future contracts of this nature. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage in such tenders, given the nature of the procurement processes that focus on fostering growth among diverse suppliers.

## Notice

The project aims at reconstructing the neural connectome of entire organism at the ultrastructural level. We will collect uniform, uninterrupted series of ultrathin (30-50 nm) sections for serial section electron microscopy. We wish to purchase 2 x ultramicrotome's with anti-vibration system, automated control, and good illumination for room temperature sectioning

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcf29f7-3dda-4394-9000-6d3eb8fbea9d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 11 Jun 2017 - 12 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £104,997 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2017 at 16:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcf29f7-3dda-4394-9000-6d3eb8fbea9d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0fcf29f7-3dda-4394-9000-6d3eb8fbea9d
  12th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=19955&B=EXETER
  Applicants need to register their interest on the University of Exeter's electronic tendering System link above. The procurement exercise is completely managed via this system. Registration is free of charge to potential suppliers.
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
  To access documents please follow the link above

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk

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