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title: "GB-Cambridge: UKRI-3794 optical sectioning and Cryo-Correlative Microscopy Stage upgrade"
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# GB-Cambridge: UKRI-3794 optical sectioning and Cryo-Correlative Microscopy Stage upgrade

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e4a4b81b-a29b-40c2-9582-8da9f78e2fca

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation recently completed the procurement process for an optical sectioning and Cryo-Correlative Microscopy Stage upgrade for a Zeiss Axio Imager Microscope. This opportunity falls under the goods category within the Automated microscope stages industry. The procurement was carried out in the East of England region, specifically in Cambridge, with a contract period starting on 19th February 2024 and ending on 31st March 2024.

This tender, awarded to cARL zEISS, presents potential business growth opportunities for companies that specialize in supplying research microscopy solutions. The buyer, UK Research & Innovation, planned and executed this tender to enhance their microscope capabilities. Businesses interested in providing technological upgrades for scientific research equipment are well-suited to compete for similar contracts within this industry category in the UK.

## Notice

UKRI Requires an optical sectioning and Cryo-Correlative Microscopy Stage upgrade for a Zeiss Axio Imager Microscope Additional information: Procurement Contract Transparency Data: Redacted contract documents will be made available within the next 30 days on the UKRI website at: https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ae9ff2-ab0d-4d1c-86b4-d014c1c62a29 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,587 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69,587 |
| 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38519400 - Automated microscope stages

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2024 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ae9ff2-ab0d-4d1c-86b4-d014c1c62a29

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5ae9ff2-ab0d-4d1c-86b4-d014c1c62a29
  19th February 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=843575264
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

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