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BE25003 - Skyscan Annual Service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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11 Feb 2025 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "BE25003 - Skyscan Annual Service" was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKRI Medical Research Council). This contract falls under the category of repair and maintenance services and is located in Cambridge, England (postcode CB2 0QH). The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract awarded on 31 January 2025 and starting on 3 February 2025 to 2 February 2026. The procurement was executed through a limited, competitive quotation process below the threshold, with an awarded value of £13,641.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in repair and maintenance services, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies with expertise in servicing scientific equipment like the Skyscan would find this contract valuable. The successful supplier, Blue Scientific Ltd, based in Cambridge, exemplifies the potential for local businesses to secure contracts through competitive quotation processes, enhancing their market presence and service portfolio.

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Notice Title

BE25003 - Skyscan Annual Service

Notice Description

***This is not a call for competition*** UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Medical Research Council (MRC) have awarded a contract for Skyscan Annual Service, following a competitive quotation exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-45a9a845-cad6-44f8-bd72-83c3acc13cf9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7dc709d-f603-4102-abfd-f6aa85bf2170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£13,641 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,641 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 2 Feb 2026 6-12 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
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

BLUE SCIENTIFIC

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