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title: "Supply of an optical maskless micro-structuring device for work with live cells"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a344"
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# Supply of an optical maskless micro-structuring device for work with live cells

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a344

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## Summary

The University of Warwick has completed the procurement process for the supply of an optical maskless micro-structuring device for work with live cells. The University of Warwick, located in Coventry, United Kingdom, initiated this tender under the main procurement category of goods. The process began on July 27, 2023, and Cairn Research Limited was the awarded supplier. The University used an open procedure for this procurement, and the contract was signed on April 12, 2023.

This procurement opportunity by the University of Warwick for an optical maskless micro-structuring device can be advantageous for businesses specializing in microscope devices and laboratory equipment. The tender presents an opportunity for suppliers to engage in supplying cutting-edge technology to the University. Businesses proficient in manufacturing and supplying precision equipment, especially those experienced in the microscopy field, are well-suited to compete for this tender and potentially grow their market presence.

## Notice

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a maskless photolithography device to generate micropatterns on flat substrates as well as three dimensional microstructures in a flexible way.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Warwick has a requirement to purchase a maskless photolithography device to generate micropatterns on flat substrates as well as three dimensional microstructures in a flexible way.In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation.

Options: Please refer to the tender documentation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021768-2023 |
| 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 | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,999 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV4 7AL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Wainbody |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2023 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021768-2023
- 6 Feb 2023 at 16:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003623-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick).The
- https://warwick.ac.uk/

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