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title: "UKRI-1161 Laser Micro-dissection Inverted Imaging System"
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# UKRI-1161 Laser Micro-dissection Inverted Imaging System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0294b7

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by UK Research & Innovation and pertains to the supply of a Laser Micro-dissection Inverted Imaging System, identified as UKRI-1161. This contract falls under the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment, specifically focusing on goods. The award was made effective as of 25 January 2021, and the procurement method employed was a limited tender process, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The location for delivery is within the United Kingdom, and the total contract value is approximately £228,115.15.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and technology, particularly those offering integrated scientific solutions. Companies with expertise in optical systems, fluorescence microscopy, and modular laboratory setups would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate the ability to provide innovative solutions in drug analysis and tissue examination are likely to find this procurement process aligned with their offerings, thus fostering business growth in a competitive marketplace.

## Notice

Supply of MMI Laser Microdissection Inverted Imaging System with the ability to measure the presence of the oligonucleotide-based drugs (i.e. antisense and siRNA) within the tissue and assess drug action through measurement of changes in the mRNA and protein levels of the drug target. We require a brightfield/fluorescence microscope that can be employed to view, record and quantify tissues stained by H&E, in situ hybrisation (ISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). We also require an attached laser that can be employed to provide tissue section down to the single cell level for the analysis of drug, mRNA and protein levels. In addition, we require a system that can be expanded in the future through the addition of a confocal microscope.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of MMI Laser Microdissection Inverted Imaging System with the ability to measure the presence of the oligonucleotide-based drugs (i.e. antisense and siRNA) within the tissue and assess drug action through measurement of changes in the mRNA and protein levels of the drug target. We require a brightfield/fluorescence microscope that can be employed to view, record and quantify tissues stained by H&E, in situ hybrisation (ISH) and immunohistochemistry (IHC). We also require an attached laser that can be employed to provide tissue section down to the single cell level for the analysis of drug, mRNA and protein levels. In addition, we require a system that can be expanded in the future through the addition of a confocal microscope.

### Procurement Information

This system was chosen as it needed to integrate into current systems and equipment on site and was therefore the only option. Only the Olympus MMI Laser Microdissection Inverted Imaging System has a modular system which allows the addition, integration and onboarding of these facilities such as confocal microscopy, live cell imaging and high content screening to provide a system that can deliver all of the following functions: live cell imaging, spinning disc confocal and high content screening, whilst retaining the original functionality of the system and without hardware replacement. Also, we require a laser to micro-dissect single cells and tissue biopsies for quantifiable analysis such as RT-PCR, sequencing and western blotting. The sample capture procedure must be an upward capture system in order to reduce contamination of samples to a minimum. It must be possible to maintain an RNA-ase and DNA-ase free environment. This is the only equipment able to deliver all the above as an integrated system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003407-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,115 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | OLYMPUS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2021 at 09:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003407-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=569061891

## Provenance

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