Award

GSS25021 - Sartorius Cubis(r) II Microbalances.

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

21 Jan 2025 at 10:27

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by UK Shared Business Services Limited involves the award for the supply of Sartorius Cubis® II Microbalances, classified under weighing machinery and scales (CPV code: 42923000). This competitive quotation process, designed for goods procurement, culminated with the completion status marked on 12th January 2025, following the end of the tender period. The contract, worth £17,806.20, has started on 13th January 2025 and is set to conclude on 28th February 2025, with deliveries expected within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant growth potential for businesses specialising in precision weighing equipment, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) which were considered suitable for this procurement. VWR International Ltd., a SME, successfully secured this contract, demonstrating opportunities for similarly scaled companies to thrive in competitive quotation environments. Businesses in the relevant industry category looking to enhance their public sector portfolios should view similar opportunities as highly advantageous.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GSS25021 - Sartorius Cubis(r) II Microbalances.

Notice Description

** This is not a call for competition** This requirement was awarded following a competitive quotation process. The requirement is for the supply of Sartorius Cubis(r) II Microbalances for UK Research and Innovation

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d893173c-8f23-42f7-8fea-c7ccc4362460
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,806 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£17,806 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025 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

VWR INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

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