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title: "UKRI-1670 2-Photon Tracking Microscope System"
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# UKRI-1670 2-Photon Tracking Microscope System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d44f966-07a2-43b6-b230-fd6932a0e811

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the purchase of a Custom Tracking 2-photon Microscope System by UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council, classified under the CPV category for fluorescent microscopes. This tender was awarded on 30th September 2021, with a contract value of £169,046.36. The contract period is set from 21st October 2021 to 31st March 2022, and delivery is to be made in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement was carried out through an 'Other' method, and the procurement status is complete.

This opportunity could benefit businesses that specialise in advanced scientific instrumentation and custom technology solutions, particularly those experienced in optical equipment and microscopy. Companies with a strong technological background and capability to meet bespoke requirements would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, enhancing their market presence and fostering relationships with significant research institutions like UK Research & Innovation.

## Notice

Custom Tracking 2-photon microscope for imaging of neural activity in freely behaving specimens

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ba7221-89fd-4a11-a420-302d5555dcb7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 20 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,046 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £169,046 |
| 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 - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL |
| 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 | SCIENTIFICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 12:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ba7221-89fd-4a11-a420-302d5555dcb7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37ba7221-89fd-4a11-a420-302d5555dcb7
  6th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=632034203
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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