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title: "Purchase of Laser Scanning Confocal microscope"
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# Purchase of Laser Scanning Confocal microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ba762a8b-98aa-473b-9e54-7ae3191e9814

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a laser scanning confocal microscope under a selective process. The tender was titled "Purchase of Laser Scanning Confocal microscope" and fell under the goods category. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with a contract period spanning from January 25, 2023, to March 31, 2023, in the East of England region.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) interested in supplying scientific equipment. Companies well-suited for this bid would be those specialising in microscopy equipment and related technologies. The successful bidder, Leica Microsystems, secured the contract valued at £257,000.22 GBP, demonstrating the potential for growth through targeted procurement processes in scientific research and innovation sectors.

## Notice

The LMB wish to purchase a laser scanning confocal microscope to set up a multi-functional live imaging platform, so that we can do simultaneous real-time optogenetic stimulation, high-resolution live imaging and electrophysiological recording

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c3d039-e574-43ec-ab1a-15d4820c843e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 25 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £257,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,000 |
| 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 | 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2023 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c3d039-e574-43ec-ab1a-15d4820c843e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8c3d039-e574-43ec-ab1a-15d4820c843e
  25th January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=751850098
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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