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GSS25096 - Specialist instrument service

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Feb 2025 at 08:20

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited headquartered in Swindon, England, titled "GSS25096 - Specialist instrument service", falls under the industry category of repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment. The procurement method used was limited, specifically a competitive quotation below the threshold. This award notice indicates that the contract has been awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific for the service of specialist instruments. The contract, valued at GBP 14,994.39, began on 31st January 2025 and will end on 31st March 2026.

This tender creates an opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and repair of precision equipment to gain invaluable experience and build relationships with prominent buyers in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on medical and precision equipment services are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Such opportunities not only provide financial gain but also enhance the business's market presence and expertise in servicing sophisticated instruments.

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Notice Title

GSS25096 - Specialist instrument service

Notice Description

***please note this is an award notice, not a call for competition*** This has been awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific via competitive quotation for specialist instrument service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79c571f9-c5d2-4b41-ace1-3efbc3b8b9d2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd14b53d-6350-4128-9884-46a2297f7284
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£14,994 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,994 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

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