Scope
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £190,000 excluding VAT
- £228,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 October 2025 to 19 March 2026
- Possible extension to 19 March 2030
- 4 years, 5 months, 17 days
Description of possible extension:
Options to extend the contract to included extended warranty period
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options to include extended warranty
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 2:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 September 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Price criteria |
Price | 30.00% |
| Anti-vibration System | Quality | 15.00% | |
| Section Thickness | Quality | 10.00% | |
| Cutting and Advance control | Quality | 10.00% | |
| User interface memory and data export | Quality | 10.00% | |
| Delivery and Installation | Quality | 10.00% | |
| Social Value | Quality | 10.00% | |
| Warranty, service and training | Quality | 5.00% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
Not Required
Contracting authority
UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDQJ-7126-JDHG
Polaris House
Swindon, Wiltshire
SN2 1FL
United Kingdom
Contact name: Adam Rodgers
Telephone: 07593602434
Email: adam.rodgers@ukri.org
Website: https://www.ukri.org/
Region: UKK14 - Swindon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government