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UKRI-5037 Automated Ultramicrotome and Trimming Tool

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)

Buyer Contact Info

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

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
190337.0 GBP
Published
17 Oct 2025, 12:58
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
31 Oct 2025, 00:00
Contract End
30 Mar 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Leica Microsystems(UK)Ltd
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

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