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RE18272 UKRI MRC 3 Year Service contract for EDM detectors

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a 3-year service contract for Electron Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) detectors has been successfully completed by UK Shared Business Services Limited. The tender, identified as RE18272, was focused on providing maintenance for advanced electron microscopes crucial for research projects. The contract, valued at £34,895.52, was awarded to Oxford Instruments Nanoanalysis Limited and is set to run from 20th February 2018 until 19th February 2022. The procurement method utilised was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below the payment threshold, which highlights the streamlined nature of the procurement decision-making for this essential service located at the identified delivery address in OX11 0FA.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the maintenance and servicing of high-precision scientific equipment, particularly those with experience in electron microscopy and related technologies. Companies capable of providing preventative maintenance, performance checks, and calibration services will find potential for growth within this sector. As the tender was directed towards a highly specialised service, larger firms with the capability to ensure reliable and expert handling of sensitive instrumentation are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future contracts in the advanced materials and biological sciences domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RE18272 UKRI MRC 3 Year Service contract for EDM detectors

Notice Description

RCaH provides its users with the access to two state-of-the-art facilities: a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and a transmission electron microscope (TEM). Both microscopes are equipped with Electron Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) detectors. These devices enable users to carry out elemental characterisation of the imaged samples, and to correlate the investigated material to a particular element. As this is a rapid, accurate and reliable analytical technique, it helps materials scientists and biological chemists to move on with their research projects. The detectors, which have been manufactured are sensitive pieces of equipment. Although the RCaH electron microscopy specialist is responsible for their routine maintenance, they require annual preventive maintenance visits, performance checks, and calibrations. This contract is for a 3- year service and maintenance agreement for the EDS detectors

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7cd9ddf0-1e93-416f-92e6-82f634a94610
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f61e989-b9b5-4196-9c4c-e33d72dc7cd5
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£34,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
20 Feb 2018 - 19 Feb 2021 3-4 years
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

OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOANALYSIS

Further Information

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