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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-1158 Microfuidics Robot"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-1158 Microfuidics Robot

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ad66cadf-fa5d-415a-a94d-57e9e1484fdc

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## Summary

The procurement process for a Microfluidics Robot has been completed by UK Research and Innovation, a prominent buyer located at Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, UK. The project falls under the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category and was valued at £84,044. The tender was initiated on December 1, 2020, with a contract period starting from December 4, 2020, and running until March 26, 2021. The procurement method details were not specified, but the contract was awarded under PCR regulations. This was part of an open tendering process aimed at acquiring goods for research purposes.

This opportunity presents a significant pathway for companies specialising in laboratory equipment and precision technologies. Businesses that are well-suited to compete include those involved in manufacturing advanced scientific instruments, particularly those with capabilities in microfluidics. The focus on a robust supply chain that can meet stringent aseptic conditions means that companies offering innovative technologies or solutions in biofabrication and related fields could find potential growth from collaborations or future tenders with UK Research and Innovation.

## Notice

Microfluidics robot with the ability of pipetting spheroids into biofabrication oil under aseptic conditions Additional information: Awarded under PCR reg. 32 (2), (b, (ii)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e600403-f334-407c-a58c-637462cd370e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Dec 2020 - 26 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,044 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,044 |
| 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 | SPT LABTECH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 4 Dec 2020 at 11:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e600403-f334-407c-a58c-637462cd370e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1e600403-f334-407c-a58c-637462cd370e
  4th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=550530798
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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