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title: "MRC LMB TIRF Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040aa5"
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# MRC LMB TIRF Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040aa5

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has awarded a contract for the purchase of a Microscope to Cairn Research Limited. The contract, titled "MRC LMB TIRF Microscope," falls under the goods category and was procured using an open procedure. The procurement stage has been completed, with an active status, and the contract value is £200,859.71 GBP. The procurement was initiated on 15th December 2023, and the contract was signed on 13th December 2023. The delivery location is in Cambridgeshire, UK.

This procurement process presents an opportunity for business growth, particularly for companies in the microscopy industry. Businesses specializing in scientific equipment manufacturing, specifically in microscopes, would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing various suppliers to participate. The contract was awarded to Cairn Research Limited, demonstrating opportunities for suppliers, especially those dealing with high-quality scientific instruments. The process was managed by the UK Research and Innovation, a reputable contracting authority in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Purchase of Azimuthal TIRF Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,859 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH AND 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 | CAIRN RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2023 at 12:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036939-2023
- 10 Oct 2023 at 11:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029806-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=830501371
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Microscopes./YPX2AE2WP8

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