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title: "GB-Harwell: UKRI-1202 Leica Bond RX"
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# GB-Harwell: UKRI-1202 Leica Bond RX

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ebdd4b01-a448-4129-a347-33f736d3ccf5

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## Summary

The procurement process, managed by UK Research and Innovation, involves the tender for the "GB-Harwell: UKRI-1202 Leica Bond RX". This project falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with a contract value of £124,334.40. The open procurement method used indicates that it is accessible below threshold, and the tender period concluded on 17 December 2020, while the contract is set to commence on 4 January 2021 and will run until 14 February 2025. The primary delivery locations for this contract include the United Kingdom, Isle of Man, Guernsey, and Jersey.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors, particularly those with expertise in laboratory equipment and drug analysis technologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the focus on innovative solutions for measuring the effectiveness of oligonucleotide-based drugs in tissue samples. Interested suppliers should prepare to demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-precision laboratory equipment tailored to these specific requirements.

## Notice

Leica Bond RX to measure the presence of oligonucleotide-based drugs and actions of these drugs upon their target mRNAs and proteins within tissue samples. 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/581d89c0-2bba-430c-adb4-31fa4babb9ef |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2021 - 14 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,334 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £124,334 |
| 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 | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2020 at 13:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581d89c0-2bba-430c-adb4-31fa4babb9ef

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/581d89c0-2bba-430c-adb4-31fa4babb9ef
  18th December 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=555454579
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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