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UKRI - RE20454 - E220 Focused-ultrasonicator

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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12 Oct 2020 at 10:04

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited conducted a tender process for the acquisition of an E220 Adaptive Focused Ultrasonicator, classified under laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, valued at £134,129, followed a direct procurement method, specifically a single tender action due to technical reasons. The contract commenced on 9th September 2020 and is set to conclude on 6th November 2020. The tender was awarded to Covaris Ltd, with the award documented on 12th October 2020, following the end of the tender period on 8th September 2020. The delivery address for the contract is in Cambridge (postal code CB2 0QH).

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the laboratory equipment and scientific research industries, particularly those that specialise in precision instruments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders, given the nature of the procurement, which favours innovative and technically proficient suppliers in these niche markets. Engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited may open avenues for SME growth, especially in the realm of advanced laboratory technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI - RE20454 - E220 Focused-ultrasonicator

Notice Description

This contract is for the purchase of an E220 Adaptive Focused Acoustic sonicator. This contract was place in compliance with PCR 2015 (as amended) Regulation 32 2 b (ii) - Competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-46d57535-5541-4afa-8d1e-1bb93fb64a82
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba457e70-fc0d-41c9-815f-0b40a3d718dc
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (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
£134,129 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,129 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Sep 20205 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2020 - 6 Nov 2020 1-6 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

COVARIS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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