---
title: "Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0386b1"
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published: "2023-03-15"
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# Purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0386b1

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI), based in Swindon, has completed an award for the purchase of a Benchtop Confocal Microscope in the industry category of Microscopes. The procurement stage has been finalised with a contract signed on 14th March 2023. The tender was carried out using an Open procedure, and the procurement method used was an open procedure. The procurement process involved evaluating various quality criteria such as Equipment Offer, Larger Field of View, and Warranty.

This procurement opportunity initiated by UKRI offers a chance for businesses, particularly SMEs, to supply a high-performance confocal microscope. Companies specialising in microscopy equipment and services would find this tender well-suited for bidding. The active status of the contract awarded to Andor Technology presents growth opportunities for businesses offering cutting-edge imaging solutions and maintenance services in the microscopy industry. The procurement includes a requirement for state-of-the-art imaging capabilities and a maintenance contract beyond the initial warranty period.

## Notice

UKRI requires a benchtop confocal microscope for the laboratory of molecular biology

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI requires a 'latest generation' and 'small footprint' instrument that offers state-of-the-art imaging performance. The system shall be capable of multi-channel fluorescence imaging of, live prokaryotes, live cultured cells, motile live cells, freely moving small model organisms and of live tissue explants. 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 | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007487-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2023 - 17 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| Lots value | £140,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £139,990 |

## 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 | ANDOR TECHNOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2023 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007487-2023
- 18 Nov 2022 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032849-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://andor.oxinst.com/
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=768071352
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Cambridge:-Microscopes./96Y4M2DQ6J
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Microscopes./6224R78HMV
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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