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title: "Purchase of Optima Ultra Centrifuge"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of Optima Ultra Centrifuge

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-150be83b-32ca-4b70-93a5-cfc6162d06d7

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of an Optima Ultra Centrifuge was conducted by UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council, with the contract valued at approximately £33,034.71. This procurement, classified under the industry category of tabletop centrifuges, was initiated on 9th September 2021, and the contract period is set to run from 10th September 2021 to 10th November 2021. The location for the delivery of the centrifuge is in the East of England, United Kingdom. The procurement method noted for this tender is categorised as 'Other', with the procurement process having been completed successfully.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of laboratory equipment and medical devices, particularly those capable of providing high-quality centrifuge products. Suppliers with a focus on scientific and medical instrumentation would be well-suited to compete for such contracts, as the buying authority is specifically seeking to replace damaged equipment, thereby indicating requirements for reliable and innovative solutions in the sector.

## Notice

Purchase of new Optima Max-XP ultra centrifuge to replace a damaged one

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c6860e-7958-4203-a67d-e2c8c3e24652 |
| 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 | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Sep 2021 - 10 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £33,034 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £33,034 |
| 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 | BECKMAN COULTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c6860e-7958-4203-a67d-e2c8c3e24652

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56c6860e-7958-4203-a67d-e2c8c3e24652
  14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=625880607
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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