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title: "UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud"
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# UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-683cb85a-36f2-4719-885c-d1ba92138c1d

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has recently completed a public procurement process for the title "UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud," focusing on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This contract includes the procurement of a cryostat platform for cryogenic optical fluorescence microscopy, to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently at the Award stage with a contract period starting on 30 August 2024 and ending on 28 September 2025. The contract value is £203,274, and the procurement method was classified under "Other". Key dates included the award date on 14 August 2024 and the publication date of the award on 13 January 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the laboratory and precision equipment sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), to showcase their innovative solutions and technologies. The awarded supplier, Attocube Systems AG, indicates that the procurement is conducive to larger scale businesses as well, highlighting opportunities for companies specialised in high-precision cryogenic equipment. Engaging in such tenders can drive business growth by positioning companies within leading research and innovation frameworks and enhancing their market presence in the United Kingdom. This procurement is expected to lead to further opportunities in advanced scientific equipment supply and support services.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a contract for a cryostat platform for the cryogenic optical fluorescence microscopy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c631f47f-63d7-48f6-9e85-8a0765db2b23 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 29 Aug 2024 - 28 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £203,274 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £203,274 |
| 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 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 16:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c631f47f-63d7-48f6-9e85-8a0765db2b23

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c631f47f-63d7-48f6-9e85-8a0765db2b23
  13th January 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=887634829
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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