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title: "Purchase of new AKTA Machines"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL"
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# Purchase of new AKTA Machines

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-300e9137-55e8-4656-a9e4-eb42835b0df7

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council, which has recently completed a tender for the purchase of new AKTA Machines, classified under laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The contract, valued at £162,191.48, is located in the East of England and commenced on 10th September 2021, concluding on 10th November 2021. The tender period ended on 9th September 2021, with the award published shortly thereafter on 14th September 2021.

This contracting opportunity creates potential for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and laboratory equipment. Suppliers that focus on high-performance laboratory technologies and those who can provide innovative solutions in precision equipment will find this tender attractive. The successful supplier was Global Life Sciences Solutions Operations UK Ltd (Cytiva), which indicates a preference for established firms with the capabilities to meet complex scientific needs.

## Notice

Purchase of new AKTA Machines (1 x AKTA Pure; 3 x AKTA Pure Micro)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b2efb-5796-4b20-94da-2e66fdb5c63e |
| 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 | £162,191 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,191 |
| 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 | GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCES SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS UK LTD (CYTIVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b2efb-5796-4b20-94da-2e66fdb5c63e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/441b2efb-5796-4b20-94da-2e66fdb5c63e
  14th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=625907969
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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