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title: "Upgrade of Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope"
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# Upgrade of Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a790f577-5eac-4f34-ad08-8ff36e382750

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## Summary

The procurement process for the upgrade of a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope has been successfully completed by the UK Research & Innovation - Medical Research Council. This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically within the scanning probe microscopes industry. The contract was awarded to Cairn Research Ltd with a contract value of £67,825.49. The procurement method used was classified as 'Other', and the contract period commenced on 26th February 2021 and will conclude on 25th June 2021. The contract was awarded on 19th January 2021, with the process being actively tracked through the East of England region in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in scientific equipment and laboratory technology. Companies that offer hardware and software solutions or those experienced in upgrading and maintaining advanced microscopy systems would be well-positioned to compete. Participation in such tenders can significantly enhance business growth, especially for suppliers aiming to establish or expand their presence in the public sector procurement landscape.

## Notice

Upgrading a Spinning Disk Confocal Microscope including hardware and Software

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23595fd-6387-463c-8702-ba3081234c02 |
| 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 | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2021 - 25 Jun 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,825 |
| 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 | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38514200 - Scanning probe microscopes

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2021 at 17:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23595fd-6387-463c-8702-ba3081234c02

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23595fd-6387-463c-8702-ba3081234c02
  26th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=588964697
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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