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title: "UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes"
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# UKRI-2861 Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5937c8c9-f4c5-4668-9912-c09edd9c3373

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has recently awarded a contract for the upgrade to super-resolution microscopes in the United Kingdom under the classification of Microscopes. The procurement method used was Other, with a contract value of £296,728. The tender period ended on 31st January 2023, and the contract period is from 1st February 2023 to 30th March 2023, focusing on the South East region.

This tender awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd presents business growth opportunities for companies operating in the goods category, particularly those providing advanced microscopy equipment or related services. As the tender was suitable for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), businesses with expertise in supplying scientific equipment may find great potential in competing for similar future contracts within the UK Research and Innovation authority.

## Notice

Upgrade to super-resolution microscopes https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd0b3d0-f9ad-4440-a65a-601a0c209514 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2023 - 30 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £296,728 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £296,728 |
| 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 AND INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 2FL |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2023 at 09:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd0b3d0-f9ad-4440-a65a-601a0c209514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cd0b3d0-f9ad-4440-a65a-601a0c209514
  7th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=757728037
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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