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# UKSBS PR16033

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-73d1edfe-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "UKSBS PR16033" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, based in Swindon, England. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically within the microscopy industry. The procurement is at the award stage, with the contract value set at £365,953. The contract is valid from 15th March 2017 to 14th March 2019, and the original tender period closed on 22nd December 2016. The procurement was executed through an open method, allowing broad participation.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in advanced microscopy equipment and technology, particularly those with expertise in optical systems and imaging solutions. Companies that can meet the stringent technical specifications outlined in the tender, such as providing advanced spinning disk systems and custom imaging solutions, will find this to be a lucrative opportunity. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given their potential for innovation and specialised service offerings in this sector.

## Notice

The main requirements are: 1) The spinning disk system by itself, such as the new Yokogawa CSU-W1 or equivalent. 2) The capacity to acquire a range of wavelengths, from 405 to 785 nm. A light differential interference contrast (DIC) is also required. 3) Two different cameras to perform independently live or fixed cells analysis. A CMOS camera with high resolution (at least 2048 x 2048 active pixels) and sufficient frame rate for an entire field to perform fixed sample imaging. An EMCCD camera with high sensitivity, large field, and sufficient frame rate to acquire an entire field (at least 512 x 512 pixels) for live cell imaging. For both of them, possibility to acquire the fill desired field at high resolution and high speed. 4) A FRAPPA (Fluorescence Recovery After Photo bleaching and Photo Activation) MBU to activate specific fluorescent probe and follow its spreading or to analyse the protein recycling at a specific organelle after photo bleaching. 5) A system to keep the illumination and the confocality constant in the full field. 6) An inverted microscope compatible with the described system, including at least 3 high quality objectives (40X, 60X and 100X), a piezo and motorized stage for live and fixe cells interchangeable, a control unit, small stage compatible thermostatic chamber to perform live cell imaging. 7) All the required accessory equipment, including for example laser unit or joystick to control the microscope, stage, etc. 8) A computer with adequate software to control all the system; for example to perform multi stage position images acquisition. 9) The possibility to upgrade the equipment if required. 10) An efficient service to advise-on, repair and update all the equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e858c7d8-265a-4bd9-b13d-a95524eb7a45 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2017 - 14 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £365,953 |
| 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 | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2017 at 09:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e858c7d8-265a-4bd9-b13d-a95524eb7a45
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e7ab04-684a-4960-84b0-dbef145c136b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e858c7d8-265a-4bd9-b13d-a95524eb7a45
  27th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3e7ab04-684a-4960-84b0-dbef145c136b
  14th November 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5a69b641-8824-4953-99fa-c6246b9ca6fe
  G2 Contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.uksbs.co.uk

## Provenance

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