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title: "UKRI-1757 Crossbeam (FIB-SEM) with Gemini II Electron Optics"
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# UKRI-1757 Crossbeam (FIB-SEM) with Gemini II Electron Optics

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7929e4e6-a907-41fb-844b-1ef8fb351f64

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## Summary

The procurement contract titled "UKRI-1757 Crossbeam (FIB-SEM) with Gemini II Electron Optics" was initiated by the UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council, based in Swindon, UK. This contract, categorised under the "Ion and molecular microscopes" industry, has a total value of £1,249,993.90. The award was published on 22nd November 2021, with the contract period set to commence on 4th March 2022 and conclude by 31st March 2022. This tender process is classified as a complete award, having moved through the initial tender phase which closed on 10th November 2021.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy and electron optics. Companies equipped to compete would benefit from having strong technical capabilities and experience in providing high-resolution analytic instrumentation. The contract’s substantial value indicates the potential for extensive collaboration and innovation in the field, appealing primarily to larger firms capable of fulfilling the detailed requirements outlined by the UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council.

## Notice

Basic Unit Crossbeam 550-2. FE-SEM with patented GEMINI II electron optics for fast high-resolution analytic.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ebdac1-41bc-4bc4-9a83-eb0065d7d335 |
| 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 | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 4 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,249,993 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,249,993 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 22 Nov 2021 at 19:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ebdac1-41bc-4bc4-9a83-eb0065d7d335

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ebdac1-41bc-4bc4-9a83-eb0065d7d335
  22nd November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=645376809
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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