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title: "Awarded RFQ - Cryomicrotome (cryostat) with Disinfection Capability & Benchtop Microtome"
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# Awarded RFQ - Cryomicrotome (cryostat) with Disinfection Capability & Benchtop Microtome

Buyer: NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-54a97e30-579f-41fb-a115-9d628dafb297

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), which has awarded a contract for the supply of a cryomicrotome (cryostat) with disinfection capability and a benchtop microtome. This procurement falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, specifically classified under CPV code 38000000. The tender period concluded on 13th September 2021, and the contract was awarded on 28th September 2021. The contract period is set from 11th October 2021 to 11th October 2022, with the total contract value amounting to £40,815.34.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses engaged in the production or supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in manufacturing cryomicrotomes or similar precision instruments. Businesses with small and medium enterprise (SME) status are particularly encouraged to compete, given the suitability noted in the procurement process. The project's focus on advanced technology, including UV disinfection capability, highlights a growing market for innovative and high-quality laboratory solutions, making it an excellent prospect for companies looking to expand their offerings in the scientific and medical equipment sector.

## Notice

The National Physical Laboratory [NPL] requirement is for safe and robust human tissue sample preparation for our Mass Spectrometry Imaging analyses and for additional techniques within our department. We require a cryomicrotome (cryostat) with UV disinfection capability as well as a vacuum system to clean the equipment and a motor for motorized sectioning. The cryomicrotome must output reproducible, high-quality sections with a sectioning thickness range of 1-100 mm. The item will be freestanding, with an encapsulated, splash-proof microtome.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e6d2f3-a546-477e-8df4-6d6a7dfe0a22 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 11 Oct 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,815 |
| 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 | NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY |
| Locality | TEDDINGTON |
| Post town | Twickenham |
| Postcode | TW11 0LW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West |
| ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames |
| Local authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Electoral ward | Teddington |
| Westminster constituency | Twickenham |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## 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

- 11 Oct 2021 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e6d2f3-a546-477e-8df4-6d6a7dfe0a22

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e6e6d2f3-a546-477e-8df4-6d6a7dfe0a22
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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