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title: "UKRI-1135 Upgrade of 2 Krios Electron Microscope"
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# UKRI-1135 Upgrade of 2 Krios Electron Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7434dffb-75a5-46ee-b908-1791a2bdffee

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council has completed a procurement process for the title "UKRI-1135 Upgrade of 2 Krios Electron Microscope." This project, classified under the industry category of electron microscopes, had a total contract value of £677,420 and was focused on hardware and software upgrades for two 300KV and one 200KV electron microscopes. The procurement was conducted via a tender process, with the tender period ending on 29 October 2020. The contract was active from 1 March 2021 and concluded on 30 September 2021, with the work located in the East of England.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment and technology sector, particularly those involved in providing advanced microscopy solutions and laboratory upgrades. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or servicing electron microscopes, as well as those providing software solutions for scientific analysis, would be well-positioned to respond to future tenders in this field. Engaging with such contracts can help businesses expand their portfolio and establish connections within the research and innovation community.

## Notice

Hardware and Software upgrades for 2 x 300KV and 1x 200KV Electron Microscopes (World Class labs funded)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953a69a2-3c1a-4c27-807b-21701b5e80b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £677,420 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £677,420 |
| 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 - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL |
| 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 | FEI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38511000 - Electron microscopes

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2021 at 10:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953a69a2-3c1a-4c27-807b-21701b5e80b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/953a69a2-3c1a-4c27-807b-21701b5e80b8
  23rd April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=588598184
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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