---
title: "UKRI-3479 MRC LMB Light Sheet Microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042aed"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION"
published: "2024-05-07"
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# UKRI-3479 MRC LMB Light Sheet Microscope

Buyer: UK RESEARCH AND INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042aed

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## Summary

The UK Research and Innovation organisation has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a Light Sheet Microscope through an open procurement process. The title of the procurement was "UKRI-3479 MRC LMB Light Sheet Microscope" under the industry category of microscopes. The procurement took place in Cambridgeshire CC, UK, with a total contract value of £510,000. The procurement stage was marked as complete, and the procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender for the purchase of a Light Sheet Microscope presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in microscopy equipment or related technologies. Companies interested in supplying high-quality microscopy products can benefit from this contract opportunity. The procurement process was conducted by the UK Research and Innovation entity, which is a body governed by public law in the research and innovation sector. The contract was awarded to Viventis Microscopy Sarl, a supplier based in Lausanne, Switzerland, highlighting cross-border business collaboration in public procurement.

## Notice

Purchase of Light Sheet Microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014552-2024 |
| 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 | 7 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £580,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £510,000 |

## 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 | VIVENTIS MICROSCOPY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes

## Release History

- 7 May 2024 at 15:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014552-2024
- 5 Jan 2024 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000330-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=860286533
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Swindon:-Microscopes./D52G6Q8PV2
- https://www.ukri.org/about-us/procurement-contract-transparency-data/

## Provenance

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