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 2. UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool
Supplier
Contract value
- £190,337 excluding VAT
- £228,404.40 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
3 November 2025
Contract dates
- 4 November 2025 to 30 March 2027
- Possible extension to 27 March 2030
- 4 years, 4 months, 24 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)
Contract locations
- UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
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
Contract 2. UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool
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