Scope
Reference
C0267
Description
Provision of an automated ultramicrotome system and a rapid trimming tool in order to allow the preparation of samples for imaging on electron and optical microscopes.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £190,337 excluding VAT
- £228,404.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
7 October 2025
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
14 October 2025
Standstill period
- End: 28 October 2025
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
30 October 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 October 2025 to 30 March 2027
- Possible extension to 27 March 2030
- 4 years, 4 months, 28 days
Description of possible extension:
The Contract duration shall be for a period of 18 months with options to extend for three further 12-month periods.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Information about tenders
- 1 tender received
- 1 tender assessed in the final stage:
- 0 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 0 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Leica Microsystems(UK)Ltd
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXLQ-6398-ZQVQ
Larch House, Woodlands Business Park
Milton Keynes
MK14 6FG
United Kingdom
Region: UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Associated people/organisations:
Leica Microsystems(UK)Ltd
Contract 1
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