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title: "Supply of an optical maskless micro-structuring device for work with live cells - AWARD"
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# Supply of an optical maskless micro-structuring device for work with live cells - AWARD

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0de0e35b-ddb2-4750-8587-e2559bc91408

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has awarded a contract for the supply of an optical maskless micro-structuring device for work with live cells. The procurement stage was an open procedure, with the tender closing on 8th March 2023. The contract period is from 7th April 2023 to 6th April 2024, and the award value is £64,999.83. The University of Warwick, based in Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom, invited tenders in the goods main procurement category.

This tender from The University of Warwick provides an opportunity for businesses, particularly those offering laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, to engage in supplying the required microscopes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in this open procurement process. The awarded contract was given to Cairn Research Limited, a supplier based in Faversham, Kent, United Kingdom.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a maskless photolithography device to generate micropatterns on flat substrates as well as three dimensional microstructures in a flexible way. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be7e90-081f-4256-971d-8c9234212eef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2023 - 6 Apr 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,999 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2023 at 09:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be7e90-081f-4256-971d-8c9234212eef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a2be7e90-081f-4256-971d-8c9234212eef
  27th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick

## Provenance

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