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title: "UKRI-2865 Light Sheet Microscope"
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# UKRI-2865 Light Sheet Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f52be8ef-2986-4eca-9696-6643bfef7798

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## Summary

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) of UK Research & Innovation is conducting a tender process for the procurement of a Light Sheet Microscope. The CLF requires the microscope to image large samples with high resolution. The tender is for a new, near new, or ex-demo instrument that can be delivered by Friday 31st March 2023. The procurement stage is 'Tender' with a tender period ending on 6th March 2023 and a contract period from 20th March 2023 to 31st March 2023. The procurement method is 'Open procedure'. The location for delivery is in the South East region of the United Kingdom, and the industry category is 'Microscopes'.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs, interested in supplying goods related to high-tech scientific equipment. Companies specializing in microscopes and related scientific instruments are well-suited to compete. The availability of immediate funding makes this tender attractive for businesses looking to provide cutting-edge solutions in microscopy technology. Interested parties should ensure compliance with the procurement deadlines and specifications outlined by UK Research & Innovation in their tender documentation.

## Notice

The Central Laser Facility (CLF) which is part of UK Research an Innovation has a need for a light sheet microscope that can image large samples while maintaining high resolution. Due to a funding opportunity the CLF is looking to purchase an instrument based around immediate availability and is therefore looking to purchase a new, near new, or ex-demo instrument which can be delivered on or before Friday 31st March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2717031-e230-4dac-b1a4-c42016b7e405 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £418,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2717031-e230-4dac-b1a4-c42016b7e405

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f2717031-e230-4dac-b1a4-c42016b7e405
  3rd February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Microscopes./34VVFFGF99
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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