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title: "Optical Microscope with XY Stage"
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buyer: "CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED"
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# Optical Microscope with XY Stage

Buyer: CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8a50fa37-5da7-4b7c-87e7-79c3df9f6a6c

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## Summary

The Centre for Process Innovation Limited has completed its procurement process for an "Optical Microscope with XY Stage," part of the goods category focused on laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This tender had an open procedure and closed on 29th January 2020. The contract, valued at £80,000, will commence on 24th February 2020 and is set to continue until 23rd February 2024. The procurement pertains to a necessary precision tool for liquid formulation stability screening in microfluidic devices, to be delivered in the North East of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacture and supply of laboratory equipment, particularly those offering optical measuring technologies. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider competing, as they are well-suited to meet the requirements set out by CPI. The specifications highlight a demand for innovation in the visual inspection and testing of fluid materials, opening doors for suppliers with relevant capabilities and expertise.

## Notice

CPI has a requirement to add a benchtop optical measuring microscope to its toolset. The tool will be used as part of a testing platform for liquid formulation stability screening by visualising fluid materials within the channels of microfluidic devices. It will be used for inspection of failure modes of the fluid, for example, to observe crystallisation, precipitation and gelling of solutions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe6380e-3ba2-46c8-9df2-4a70e0225892 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2020 - 23 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION LIMITED |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2020 at 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe6380e-3ba2-46c8-9df2-4a70e0225892
- 14 Jan 2020 at 11:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ece24cd-cc12-4e38-a352-f128ee483243

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6fe6380e-3ba2-46c8-9df2-4a70e0225892
  21st February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ece24cd-cc12-4e38-a352-f128ee483243
  14th January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://ne1procurementservices.com
  E-tendering Portal

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