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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-3071 Upgrade of Thorlab Bergamo II microscope"
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-3071 Upgrade of Thorlab Bergamo II microscope

Buyer: BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-687bf786-952a-4df1-8b1a-4d979c9060a2

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## Summary

The UKRI recently awarded a contract for the upgrade of a Thorlabs Bergamo II microscope. The buying organisation, BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED, procured this contract in the goods category. The contract value is 239,039.24 GBP, with a contract period from August 14, 2023, to March 29, 2024, located in the East of England region. The procurement stage was an award, and the tender period ended on May 8, 2023.

This contract provides opportunities for suppliers in the microscopy industry, especially those experienced in providing advanced optical equipment. Businesses interested in supplying scientific instruments, particularly in the microscopy sector, may find this tender relevant. The awarded supplier, Thorlabs Inc, is a large-scale supplier well-suited for such specialised contracts, demonstrating potential growth opportunities for similar enterprises in the sector.

## Notice

UKRI Requires and upgrade of a Thorlabs Bergamo II rotating multiphoton microscope to include a second scan path and diffractive spatial light modulator (SLM) for 3D optical stimulation of neurons Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: 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/fc5ed0a6-a6bc-4c9d-8144-a72acb0090fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £239,039 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £239,039 |
| 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 | BIP SOLUTIONS LIMITED |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THORLABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 17 Aug 2023 at 08:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5ed0a6-a6bc-4c9d-8144-a72acb0090fa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc5ed0a6-a6bc-4c9d-8144-a72acb0090fa
  17th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=802195994
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

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

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