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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1024 Microscope"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-1024 Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9d6b62f1-f3a7-4d74-9f61-368ef3fd512c

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by UK Research and Innovation, involved the tender for the purchase of a microscope, classified under the CPV code for microscopes. This tender, titled "GB-Swindon: UKRI-1024 Microscope," had a total value of £69,450.02 and was completed on 26th October 2020, with the contract period starting on 27th October 2020 and ending on 30th March 2021. The location for this procurement was primarily the UK, including various overseas territories. The procurement method was not specified in the details.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the medical and industrial equipment sector, to engage with a major organisation like UK Research and Innovation. Companies that specialise in manufacturing or supplying technical equipment, specifically microscopes and related technologies, would find this tender particularly relevant. With the successful award going to KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd - Olympus KeyMe, it showcases the competitive landscape where large-scale businesses can thrive. Engaging in future tenders from this authority could lead to further growth and partnerships within the science and technology fields.

## Notice

The Purchase of a Microscope for the Science and Technology Facilities Council

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8880bae-c5e0-4fbf-b84d-f2bea121ae60 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Oct 2020 - 30 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,450 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,450 |
| 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 AND 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 | KEYMED ( MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LTD - OLYMPUS KEYME |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2020 at 12:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8880bae-c5e0-4fbf-b84d-f2bea121ae60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8880bae-c5e0-4fbf-b84d-f2bea121ae60
  8th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=551686184
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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