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21 Mar 2019 at 16:35

Award

21 Mar 2019 at 16:04

Tender

20 Feb 2019 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

UK Shared Business Services Limited is procuring a Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR) under an open procurement method, following an open procedure below the threshold. The tender was published on 20th February 2019 and had a submission deadline of 6th March 2019. This contract involves the supply of laboratory equipment required for screening phthalate content in PVC and other plastics, located in Swindon, England. The awarded contract, valued at £24,549, commenced on 21st March 2019 and will last until 14th March 2020.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory and optical precision equipment, particularly those capable of delivering sophisticated scientific instruments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the relevant expertise and capacity would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the focus on quality and specialised technology required for this procurement. The contract not only opens the door for equipment manufacturers but also provides a chance for firms to establish long-term relationships with a significant public sector buyer.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer (FTIR)

Notice Description

The equipment is required for screening of total phatalates content in PVC and other plastics and for identification of polymer for correct sample preparation for GC/MS analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-58c82e3a-e7d7-419e-b63e-d9de94514874
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/90198300-9d15-4b47-ac22-ba86701ba7a8
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
Large

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
£24,549 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20197 years ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2019 - 14 Mar 2020 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
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

Thermo Electron Manufacturing Ltd t/a Thermo Fisher Scientific

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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