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UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 06:23.

Opportunity overview

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.

Classification

  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Lots

  • Lot 1£190k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-05656f
Status
active
Above Threshold
Yes
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Expected award period

Ends
1 Sept 2025, 23:59

Tender Period

Ends
29 Aug 2025, 14:00

Enquiry period

Ends
22 Aug 2025, 14:00

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
active
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Amount
190,000
Currency
GBP
Including VAT
228,000

Options

Description
Options to include extended warranty

Renewal

Description
Options to extend the contract to included extended warranty period

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Price
Type
price
Description
Price criteria

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
30
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Name
Anti-vibration System
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
15
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Name
Section Thickness
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Name
Cutting and Advance control
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Name
User interface memory and data export
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Name
Delivery and Installation
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Name
Warranty, service and training
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Name
Social Value
Type
quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact

Contract period

Ends
19 Mar 2026, 23:59
Starts
3 Oct 2025, 00:00
Max Extent Date
19 Mar 2030, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH12
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Entry 2
Id
042774-2025
Format
text/html
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Document Type
tenderNotice
Published
24 Jul 2025, 13:48

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
Not Required

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-PPON-PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Name
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKK14
Country
GB
Locality
Swindon, Wiltshire
Postal Code
SN2 1FL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Polaris House

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Description
Public authority - central government

Identifier

Id
PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Scheme
GB-PPON

Contact

Name
Adam Rodgers
Telephone
07593602434

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Swindon, Wiltshire · UKK14 · SN2 1FL · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH12 · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-05656f-2025-07-24T13:48:17+01:00Tender notice on Find a Tender ·