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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-h6vhtk-03a2ed

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation, based in Swindon, is conducting a tender for a light sheet microscope, classified under the CPV code 38510000 (Microscopes). The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender value of £318,333.33 GBP. The contract period is set from 20th March 2023 to 31st March 2023. The submission deadline for bids is 6th March 2023 at 14:00 GMT.

This tender by UK Research & Innovation presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in manufacturing and supplying scientific equipment. SMEs are encouraged to participate, as the award criteria include both quality and price considerations. The contract includes optional items, and the procurement method is open, providing fair access for interested economic operators. The competitive bid validity period is set at 90 days to allow for thorough consideration of offers.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

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. The estimated value of the opportunity for the core requirement is between: PS268,330.00 - PS318,330.00 GBP (excl VAT) The optional requirements are estimated between PS60,000.00 - PS100,000.00 GBP ex VAT Therefore, the total potential spend through this contract shall be up to PS418,330.00 GBP ex VAT Please refer to the tender documents in the e-sourcing portal*** Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/34VVFFGF99

Options: UKRI may chose to purchase optional items as described in the invitation to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003483-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | 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 | £318,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2023 at 16:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003483-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/34VVFFGF99
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Microscopes./34VVFFGF99
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Microscopes./34VVFFGF99

## Provenance

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