Award

UKRI - RE20210 - Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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07 Apr 2020 at 11:43

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves UK Shared Business Services Limited, which is seeking to award a contract titled "UKRI - RE20210 - Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing" in the industry category of laboratory, optical and precision equipment. This award, which has been completed, concerns a direct procurement method, specifically through a single tender action justified under regulations that indicate competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract's total value is £79,257.60, with the contract period starting on 1 April 2020 and concluding on 31 March 2022. The contract delivery address is located in OX11 0RD, England, and the deadline for the tender period ended on 26 March 2020.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the servicing of optical and laboratory equipment, particularly those with experience in providing such technical services. Companies that focus on precision instruments and have an understanding of exclusive intellectual property rights would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts within this category. With the awarded contract currently held by Carl Zeiss Ltd, those businesses offering innovative servicing solutions could explore similar procurement opportunities with UK Shared Business Services Limited or related entities in the sector.

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Notice Title

UKRI - RE20210 - Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing

Notice Description

Award notice for Microscopes Amalgamated Servicing. Direct award justified under PCR 2015: Regulation 32, (2), (b), (ii) Competition is absent for technical reasons & (iii) The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98b20138-9145-4933-8b2b-d4944647e664
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31d4281a-0105-4e4a-bb4f-952d34e93b7f
Current Stage
Award
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,257 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,257 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 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

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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