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Petrographic Microscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Feb 2019 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved the purchase of a Petrographic Microscope, specifically the Axio Imager A2m model, by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England. This procurement falls within the goods category, classified under microscopes (CPV code 38510000). The tender was executed through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. The tender period concluded on 10th February 2019, and the awarded contract for the successful supplier, Carl Zeiss Ltd, commenced on 12th February 2019, lasting until 11th February 2020. The contract was valued at £31,647.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the scientific equipment supply chain, particularly those specialising in microscopy or related technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide innovative solutions or competitive pricing may find this an ideal opportunity to compete, as well as businesses that offer maintenance and support services for scientific equipment. The contract's competitive nature, combined with a moderately high value, allows for potential growth and engagement in public sector procurement for suitable suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Petrographic Microscope

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of a Petrography Microscope Axio Imager A2m which will be supplied by Carl Zeiss Ltd and delivered to The Lyell Centre Research Avenue South Edinburgh EH14 4AP.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-22a30e3f-d00d-4f6f-ac40-2258b66ae1ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/02c6263a-7f3b-4bd5-ae32-db0c585cceaa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,647 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
12 Feb 2019 - 11 Feb 2020 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Post Town
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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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