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title: "GB-Swindon: UKRI-2838 Zeiss SmartZoom 5 Digital Microscope"
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# GB-Swindon: UKRI-2838 Zeiss SmartZoom 5 Digital Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc6c3ea3-919a-4cf6-a6fb-7ef4b32120ee

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation has awarded a contract for the supply of a Zeiss SmartZoom 5 Digital Microscope, with a value of GBP 67,630. The procurement process was carried out under the main procurement category of goods. The contract period spans from 27th January 2023 to 31st March 2023, with a tender period ending on 26th January 2023. The buying organisation is based in Swindon, South East United Kingdom.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses dealing in microscopes or related scientific equipment to engage with UK Research and Innovation. The contract has been awarded to MetPrep Ltd, a supplier located in Coventry, Warwickshire. Businesses with expertise in supplying laboratory equipment may find this tender suitable for their growth objectives. Further information on the awarded contract is available through the UKRI website at: https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Notice

To supply a Zeiss SmartZoom 5 Digital Microscope for STFC;UKRI Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available on the UKRI website at: https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173cd6ba-fa6a-469b-a2f9-5e954efc80f4 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 27 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £67,630 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £67,630 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | METPREP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 31 Jan 2023 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173cd6ba-fa6a-469b-a2f9-5e954efc80f4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/173cd6ba-fa6a-469b-a2f9-5e954efc80f4
  31st January 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=755964916
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.uksbs.co.uk/services/procure/Documents/UKRIPOTCs.pdf

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