This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Oct 2019 at 14:39

Tender

26 Sep 2019 at 15:47

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by UK Shared Business Services Limited and concerns the acquisition of Omicron LightHUB Laser sets for the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. This open tender, titled "UKRI - Omicron LightHUB Laser Sets", falls under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender period concluded on 7th October 2019, with bids evaluated in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract was awarded on 15th October 2019 and spans from 18th October 2019 to 31st March 2020, with a total contract value of £90,690.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs in the technology and laboratory equipment sectors, particularly those specialising in optical devices and precision engineering. Companies able to meet the specifications outlined in the tender documents and that have experience in the academic or research markets could find significant competitive leverage. The strategic partnership with Crown Commercial Service for the procurement process suggests a focus on efficiency and modernisation, making this a compelling opportunity for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

UKRI - Omicron LightHUB Laser Sets

Notice Description

This notice is for the purchase of Omicrom LightHUB Laser sets supplied by Photon Lines Ltd UK and delivered to the Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1c4dd286-22f8-4404-8e98-c9a5321cac7d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8071439-cb03-4d76-a9e9-a1abf0609de3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,690 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Oct 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK Shared Business Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Photon Lines Ltd

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