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title: "UKRI-1045 MINFLUX Microscope"
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# UKRI-1045 MINFLUX Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3973fcc3-4638-474c-8715-7b551d0280f3

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the acquisition of a MINFLUX Microscope by UK Research & Innovation for a development programme at the Central Laser Facility. This procurement, categorised under microscopes within the goods industry, took place in the UK and was finalised on 20th November 2020. The total contract value was £871,020, and the contract period began on 21st November 2020 and is set to conclude on 31st May 2021. The winning supplier for this contract was Abberior Instruments GmbH.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment, particularly within the microscopy sector. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying advanced scientific instruments would be well-positioned to compete for future contracts involving similar goods. Additionally, larger firms might find this tender attractive given the significant contract value and the advanced technological requirements involved.

## Notice

A MINFLUX Microscope was required for a correlative microscopy development programme at the Central Laser Facility at STFC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14777d6-adc2-4dd4-b3e8-95c822c72173 |
| 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2020 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £871,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £871,020 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ABBERIOR INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 11:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14777d6-adc2-4dd4-b3e8-95c822c72173

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f14777d6-adc2-4dd4-b3e8-95c822c72173
  7th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=550540487
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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