Buyer Name: UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
Buyer Address: Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire, UKK14, SN2 1FL, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Adam Rodgers
Contact Email: adam.rodgers@ukri.org
Contact Telephone: 07593602434
UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
190000.0 GBP
Gross: 228000.0 GBP
190000.0 GBP
Gross: 228000.0 GBP
Published
24 Jul 2025, 12:48
24 Jul 2025, 12:48
Deadline
29 Aug 2025, 13:00
29 Aug 2025, 13:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
goods
goods
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
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Awarded To
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Description
The LMB are looking at sourcing an automated ultramicrotome system and a rapid trimming tool in order to allow the preparation of samples for imaging on electron and optical microscopes.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042774-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Options to include extended warranty
Lot 1 Value: GBP 190,000.00
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 228,000.00
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-03T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-19T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Anti-vibration System (15%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Section Thickness (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Cutting and Advance control (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): User interface memory and data export (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Delivery and Installation (10%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Warranty, service and training (5%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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