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title: "UKRI Nanoimager Microscope"
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# UKRI Nanoimager Microscope

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16256f6e-dffc-431b-ba24-2f23ca853629

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## Summary

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited as the buying organisation for the acquisition of a UKRI Nanoimager Microscope, categorised under the microscopy industry. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a negotiated procedure without prior publication, and is currently in the award stage. The tender period concluded on 28th September 2018, and the contract started on 15th October 2018, running until 22nd November 2019. The total contract value is approximately £182,943, and delivery was available to multiple regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in high-technology equipment, particularly in optics and microscopy. Businesses adept in the development and integration of advanced scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete in this space. The focus on innovative and compact solutions in the microscopy market, such as the requirement for a stable, non-optical bench microscope capable of fluorescence localisation, indicates a promising area for growth for firms offering cutting-edge technological advancements.

## Notice

Purchase of a compact TIRF/single molecule microscope that is inherently stable without the use of an opticalbench and Class 1 Laser category to allow operation in non-interlocked labs. Microscope capable of deliveringfluorescence localisation with photobleaching (FLImP)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23b0df1e-0d15-42d6-99bc-efeb2735c455 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2018 - 22 Nov 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £182,943 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £182,943 |
| 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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| 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 | OXFORD NANOIMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 5 Nov 2018 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23b0df1e-0d15-42d6-99bc-efeb2735c455

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23b0df1e-0d15-42d6-99bc-efeb2735c455
  5th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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