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GSS24961 - High powered microscope of plankton analysis

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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19 Dec 2024 at 09:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, located in Swindon, England, for the procurement of a high-powered microscope for plankton analysis. The procurement, classified under the industry category of microscopes (CPV: 38510000), was aimed at supporting UK Research and Innovation. This limited procurement method involved a competitive quotation process below the threshold, and the tendering period concluded on 18 December 2024. The contract, valued at £11,725, commenced on 19 December 2024 and will end on 16 January 2025, with the delivery location specified as the United Kingdom.

This tender represents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in scientific equipment and microscopes. SMEs capable of providing high-precision optical instruments can benefit from such procurement processes, enabling them to showcase their expertise and potentially secure long-term collaborations with government bodies like UK Research and Innovation. By participating in such tenders, businesses can enhance their reputation, expand their market presence, and achieve growth within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS24961 - High powered microscope of plankton analysis

Notice Description

** This is not a call for competition** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the supply of High powered microscope of plankton analysis for UK Research and Innovation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-243cd03a-b2db-48d3-87b7-a94bf9da4521
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0e18be78-13f5-4907-9b31-3ca37e49d003
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£11,725 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£11,725 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2024 - 16 Jan 2025 30 days
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 1UH
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

BEST SCIENTIFIC COUPLERS

Further Information

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