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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-1088 inverted Microscope X2 for DIC embryo Imaging"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-1088 inverted Microscope X2 for DIC embryo Imaging

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95ae7012-ee72-4c75-bf14-f99e209f7ea5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the UK Research & Innovation, which sought tenders for the provision of two inverted manual microscope stands intended for high-resolution DIC imaging of embryos. This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, with a total value of £60,588. The tender was completed with the award dated 6th November 2020, and the contract period runs from 9th November to 11th December 2020. Locations for delivery include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses focused on laboratory equipment and optical technologies, particularly those capable of providing high-specification imaging devices. Businesses aligned with research and development, especially those classified as voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSE), are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can leverage their specialised knowledge and capabilities to meet the buyer's unique needs in the scientific field.

## Notice

2 x Inverted Manual Microscope stands, for high resolution DIC imaging of embryo work at 4, 10, 20 and 40x magnification - prepared for adding colour CCD cameras and micromanipulaiton

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c809e4-a762-4f56-9e1c-1f4af4ffc07a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Nov 2020 |
| Contract period | 9 Nov 2020 - 11 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,588 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,588 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ATLANTIC IMAGING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2020 at 08:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c809e4-a762-4f56-9e1c-1f4af4ffc07a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19c809e4-a762-4f56-9e1c-1f4af4ffc07a
  20th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=546006279
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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