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UKRI Hardware Autofocus upgrade

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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24 Sep 2021 at 12:32

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which has awarded a contract for the "UKRI Hardware Autofocus upgrade," focusing on microscopy services. This activity falls under the industry category of microscopes (CPV code: 38510000) and is situated in Swindon, England. The procurement process followed a direct method with a single tender action below the threshold. The contract period commenced on 15th September 2021 and is set to conclude on 20th October 2021. The tender period ended on 14th September 2021.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment and microscopy sectors, particularly those that offer specialist hardware upgrades or similar services. As the awarded contract was for a considerable amount of £24,172, companies with experience in high-precision scientific instruments and upgrades would be well-positioned to compete for future tenders of a similar nature. Smaller enterprises and SMEs in this field may particularly benefit, given the accessibility of the procurement method used.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI Hardware Autofocus upgrade

Notice Description

Award notice for the hardware autofocus upgrade on a confocal microscope at UKRI- MRC

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7ee588fd-1eb0-4040-956e-1a9820313a9b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c60b0881-d228-4f8c-8f0f-1035e0ec6b6c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,172 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,171 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2021 - 20 Oct 2021 1-6 months
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

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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