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Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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18 Jun 2019 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, titled "Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope," was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, a significant contracting authority based in Swindon, England. This contract, valued at £744,166, falls under the category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The tender period ended on 30 May 2019, with the contract period commencing on 3 June 2019 and concluding on 2 June 2020. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from the Lab3054 NW framework for High Value Imaging/Analysis Systems.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply of high-value scientific equipment and associated support services. Companies that specialise in laboratory instruments, microscopy, and related technologies would be well-suited to participate in such procurements, as they align with the requirements set forth by UK Shared Business Services Limited. Given that the procurement was structured to accommodate SMEs, smaller businesses in this field have a feasible pathway to compete and potentially secure contracts in similar future tenders.

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Notice Title

Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope

Notice Description

This is contract is for a Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscope which will be delivered to STFC - Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This contract was awarded using Lot 7 of the Lab3054 NW framework for High Value Imaging / Analysis Systems & Microscopy Instrumentation, Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6cb3982c-dbee-4341-b2ab-ba0c23e1add5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff83a647-6d9b-4368-a746-1ba62cff0156
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£744,166 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£744,166 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2019 - 2 Jun 2020 1-2 years
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
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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