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title: "UKRI RE19180 - Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator"
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# UKRI RE19180 - Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5832b4ea-7793-4495-855f-58afe769850d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the purchase of a Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator has been successfully completed. This tender, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, falls under the category of imaging equipment for medical use and was delivered to the UKRI-MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology located in Cambridge. It was procured through a selective method as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with a total value of £78,538. The award was made to Cairn Research Limited, and the contract period extends from 23 July 2019 to 22 July 2020. The tender period closed on 22 July 2019.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-tech imaging equipment and related services. Companies with expertise in the manufacture or supply of laser diodes and molecular microscopes, particularly SMEs, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders of a similar nature. The successful provision of installation and training further emphasises the need for suppliers who can offer comprehensive support alongside their products, thereby fostering business growth in a competitive market.

## Notice

This award is for the purchase of a Crest X-Light V3 spinning disk confocal head upgrade and 89 North 7-channel laser-diode illuminator to a bespoke specification and design requirement. This also includes installation and training. This equipment was procured via ranked direct award call off under Lot 6 - New Technology and Combined Systems of the LAB1015AP Supply of Microscopes and Imaging Equipment framework agreement. This was awarded to Cairn Research Ltd . The equipment will be delivered to and installed at the UKRI-MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB), Cambridge

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bfa006-174f-4664-9fe6-8420d3b22c42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Jul 2019 - 22 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,538 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,538 |
| 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 | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 31712348 - Laser diodes
- 33110000 - Imaging equipment for medical, dental and veterinary use
- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes
- 38519100 - Illuminators for microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2019 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bfa006-174f-4664-9fe6-8420d3b22c42

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90bfa006-174f-4664-9fe6-8420d3b22c42
  1st August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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