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title: "Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) system"
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# Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) system

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EXETER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0386f6

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## Summary

The University of Exeter has recently completed a procurement process for a Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) system. The University sought to purchase a Leica LMD6 Laser Microdissection System for medical research purposes. The system was procured through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The estimated value of the contract is £239,166.63 GBP. The procurement was awarded to Leica Microsystems UK, and the contract was signed on December 8, 2022. The University of Exeter, located in Exeter, UK, was the buying organisation for this procurement.

This tender for the Laser Capture Microdissection system presents business opportunities for companies specializing in medical equipment and lasers. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality, precise, and advanced medical instruments would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the healthcare and research sectors. The procurement stage for this tender was cancelled. Potential bidders should consider the specific technical requirements mentioned in the tender as the contract was awarded based on technical reasons that limited competition to a particular economic operator.

## Notice

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a Leica LMD6 Laser Microdissection (LMD) System. This system stage to be kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells. Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest. Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate and last longer. This system includes the software specific to Leica that enables the automated dissection of cells from samples based on an original selection criteria, this allows for automated sample collection, speeding up the process dramatically and making high throughput study designs possible. The LMD design means that samples are dissected and collected contact- and contamination-free..

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a Leica LMD6 Laser Microdissection (LMD) System. This system stage to be kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells. Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest. Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate and last longer. This system includes the software specific to Leica that enables the automated dissection of cells from samples based on an original selection criteria, this allows for automated sample collection, speeding up the process dramatically and making high throughput study designs possible. The LMD design means that samples are dissected and collected contact- and contamination-free.. - Laser guided by optics for greater accuracy and speed, enabling high throughput research - Stage is kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells - Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest - Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate.

### Procurement Information

The University of Exeter is looking to purchase a Leica LMD6 Laser Microdissection (LMD) System. This system stage to be kept still during dissection, ensuring accurate dissection of target cells. Microscope slide bed motors can be disengaged for free movement of the stage by hand and the software picks up the position, speeding up identification of an area of interest. Optics are specifically designed for laser microdissection; these custom-made objectives are made for the process and will therefore be more accurate and last longer. This system includes the software specific to Leica that enables the automated dissection of cells from samples based on an original selection criteria, this allows for automated sample collection, speeding up the process dramatically and making high throughput study designs possible. The LMD design means that samples are dissected and collected contact- and contamination-free..

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035336-2022 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 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 | £479,166 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EXETER |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX4 4QH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Duryard and St James |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33128000 - Medical laser other than for surgery
- 38636100 - Lasers

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 10:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035336-2022
- 21 Nov 2022 at 13:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032955-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.exeter.ac.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

## Provenance

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