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title: "697 - Cryo Ultramicrotome"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# 697 - Cryo Ultramicrotome

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22466d98-7f05-4640-9c29-4a75d29dbedd

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has completed a procurement process for an ultramicrotome system with low temperature sectioning capabilities, titled "697 - Cryo Ultramicrotome". This procurement falls under the laboratory, optical, and precision equipment category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The open tender procedure was initially published on 13th October 2017, with a tender deadline that concluded on 30th October 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £135,000, is set to commence on 2nd December 2017 and will run until 31st December 2018.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with innovative solutions for ultramicrotomy and related technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) focused on precision instruments and laboratory supplies would be particularly well-positioned to compete. This tender opens avenues for growth in the scientific sector, especially for firms looking to expand their offerings of specialised equipment for analysis in microscopy and other scientific research applications.

## Notice

An ultramicrotome system with low temperature sectioning capabilities is required. This instrument will aid in the preparation of flat samples for analysis by SEM, AFM, light microscopy and Raman. This capability has application in various projects across the CPI platforms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb10634b-67fe-4ea6-a45a-417f5a3064ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2017 - 31 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £135,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £135,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2018 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb10634b-67fe-4ea6-a45a-417f5a3064ac
- 13 Oct 2017 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1383959-c063-4c92-9295-617094f24325

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fb10634b-67fe-4ea6-a45a-417f5a3064ac
  1st October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1383959-c063-4c92-9295-617094f24325
  13th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=49ddfcae-1fb0-e711-80e6-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.uk-cpi.com

## Provenance

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