---
title: "UKRI-1927 Live-cell Analysis System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-030e65"
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# UKRI-1927 Live-cell Analysis System

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-030e65

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is undertaking a procurement process for the purchase of a Live-cell Analysis System. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focusing on analysers and microscopes. The procurement method used is a limited tender, which means there was no prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the unique technical requirements of the equipment. The contract was signed on 21 January 2022, and it is intended for delivery to Cambridgeshire County in the UK. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with an active contract valued at £123,311 awarded to Sartorius UK Limited.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment sector, particularly those specialising in precision and automated microscope systems. Given the specific technical requirements, businesses offering innovative imaging technologies and instruments suitable for live-cell analysis may find themselves well positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Companies that can demonstrate compatibility with existing systems in use within public research institutions such as UKRI will have a distinct advantage.

## Notice

Purchase of a Live-cell Analysis System

### Procurement Information

This is the only fully automated compact microscope system that fits inside a standard tissue culture incubator. It's also the only system compatible with the existing 3 systems currently in use at the LMB.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001996-2022 |
| 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 | 24 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £123,311 |

## 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 | TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2022 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001996-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=657484552

## Provenance

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