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UK SBS MRC LMB Flow Cytometry Equipment Service Contract

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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23 Mar 2018 at 10:29

Tender

18 Nov 2016 at 20:16

Summary of the contracting process

The UK Shared Business Services Limited (UK SBS) has initiated the UK SBS MRC LMB Flow Cytometry Equipment Service Contract, focusing on the servicing and maintenance of medical and precision equipment. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically requiring comprehensive maintenance for three flow cytometric instruments located at the Medical Research Council, Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. Key dates include the tender deadline on 8th June 2015 and the contract commencement on 9th June 2015, with a total contract value of £80,000, including potential extensions.

This contract presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in the maintenance and servicing of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in flow cytometry technology. Businesses capable of providing OEM parts and technical support would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The nature of the service contract also indicates an ongoing need for reliable service providers who can offer efficient support and maintenance solutions, creating a stable pathway for business growth within the scientific and medical equipment sector.

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Notice Title

UK SBS MRC LMB Flow Cytometry Equipment Service Contract

Notice Description

This requirement is for the Medical Research Council, Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC LMB) at Francis Crick Avenue, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0QH. Contract Reference: RE150210 A service contract is required for the following three (3) instruments: 2 (two) Becton Dickinson FacsCalibur flow cytometers (2 laser, 4-colour system) 1 ( one) Becton Dickinson LSRII SORP flow cytometer (4 laser, 14-colour system) One year (with the option to extend for a second year) fully comprehensive maintenance service and support coverage for all three (3) instruments to include all costs relating to the use of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or equivalent parts, including lasers, travel and telephone technical support. Additional information: About UK Shared Business Services: Putting the business into shared services UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS) brings a commercial attitude to the public sector; helping our customers improve efficiency, generate savings and modernise. It is our vision to become the leading provider for our customers of shared business services in the UK public sector, continuously reducing cost and improving quality of business services for Government and the public sector. Our broad range of expert services is shared by our customers. This allows our customers the freedom to focus resources on core activities; innovating and transforming their own organisations. Core services include Procurement, Finance, Grants Admissions, Human Resources, Payroll, ISS, and Property Asset Management all underpinned by our Service Delivery and Contact Centre teams. UK SBS is a people rather than task focused business. It's what makes us different to the traditional transactional shared services centre. What is more, being a not-for-profit organisation owned by its customers, UK SBS' goals are aligned with the public sector and delivering best value for the UK taxpayer. UK Shared Business Services Ltd changed its name from RCUK Shared Services Centre Ltd in March 2013. Our Customers Growing from a foundation of supporting the Research Councils, 2012/13 saw Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) transition their procurement to UK SBS and Crown Commercial Service (CSS - previously Government Procurement Service) agree a Memorandum of Understanding with UK SBS to deliver two major procurement categories (construction and research) across Government. UK SBS currently manages PS700m expenditure for its Customers, our growth projections anticipate this will rise to PS1bn in 2013/14. Important information From the 2nd April 2014 the Government is introducing its new Government Security Classifications (GSC) classification scheme to replace the current Government Protective Marking Scheme (GPMS). A key aspect of this is the reduction in the number of security classifications used. All potential suppliers should make themselves aware of the changes as it may impact on this Requirement. The link below to the Gov.uk website provides information on the new GSC: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-security-classifications

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6c7c04de-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7a6ed25d-40fb-449f-b6fc-023b3bc4179f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,901 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 2015Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 201510 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jun 2015 - 30 May 2016 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

CYTOMETRIC ENGINEERING LTD T/A FLOWCEL

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