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title: "UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb4"
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# UKRI-4236 attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cfb4

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## Summary

The UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has completed the procurement process for an attoDRY800 with Vacuum Transfer Shroud, classified under CPV code 38000000 for Laboratory, optical, and precision equipment (excluding glasses). The procurement process involved a "limited" method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the technical necessity to source from a specific supplier. The contract, aimed at enhancing cryogenic optical fluorescence microscopy capabilities, requires delivery to Oxfordshire. The contract was awarded to Attocube Systems AG, a company based in Germany, with the contract signed on 14th August 2024.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialised in high-precision laboratory and cryogenic equipment, particularly those that can offer unique technical solutions which ensure compatibility and operational efficiency. Companies with expertise or existing integrations with UKRI platforms would find this contract highly beneficial for fostering long-term growth and establishing a strong foothold in the research and innovation sector. The procurement of this specialised equipment underlines the importance of technical compatibility and proprietary technology in maintaining and advancing research infrastructure.

## Notice

UKRI wishes to establish a contract for a cryostat platform for the cryogenic optical fluorescence microscopy.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

UKRI wishes to q contract for a cryostat platform for the cryogenic optical fluorescence microscopy.

### Procurement Information

UKRI is sourcing the equipment from this particular supplier because we already have similar machines in operation, which ensures compatibility, streamlined maintenance, and operational efficiency. Additionally, this choice safeguards the intellectual property rights (IPR) associated with the equipment, as using another supplier could introduce risks to proprietary technology and hinder seamless integration with our existing systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001104-2025 |
| 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 | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ATTOCUBE SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2025 at 19:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001104-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ukri.org
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=887634829

## Provenance

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