Award

UKRI- GSS24787 Confocal Microscope Accessory Competitive quotation

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

16 Oct 2024 at 13:37

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by UK Shared Business Services Limited (UKSBS) concerns the supply of a Confocal Microscope Accessory. This award notice follows a competitive quotation exercise for the delivery of a Definite Focus 3 accessory, classified under the industry category of Microscopes (CPV code 38510000). The procurement method used was limited, specifically through a competitive quotation below the threshold. The contract, valued at £18,716.40, has been awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd (Zeiss) and covers a period starting from 16 October 2024 and ending on 31 January 2025. The items will be delivered to OX11 0FA, and UKRI-MRC is the end beneficiary of this procurement.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in high-precision scientific equipment and accessories. SMEs can particularly benefit from such procurement exercises due to the suitability requirements noted in the tender, which are focused on small to medium enterprises. Companies that excel in manufacturing or supplying high-end microscopy accessories can leverage this contract to establish or strengthen their relationship with UK public institutions, potentially leading to more future opportunities and business growth.

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Notice Title

UKRI- GSS24787 Confocal Microscope Accessory Competitive quotation

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a competitive quote exercise. Award notice for the Supply of Confocal Microscope Accessory Definite Focus 3 to UKRI- MRC

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8202f12d-57db-44ee-b051-f25e7d26f51d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/24d5d11e-5b0f-4525-91d5-8ad099644ce0
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

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


CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,716 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,716 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 1-6 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 1UH
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

CARL ZEISS LTD (ZEISS

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