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UKRI RE20740 Fluorescence Dissection Microscope

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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06 Jan 2021 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by UK Shared Business Services Limited, involved the tender for a Fluorescence Dissection Microscope (ID: RE20740). This procurement falls under the industry category of Microscopes, with a total contract value of £27,895.66. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation below the threshold, and the contract period started on 4th January 2021 and ended on 18th January 2021. The tender period concluded on 3rd January 2021, necessitating prompt submissions by interested suppliers. The delivery location is in Swindon, England, with the relevant postcode being CB2 0QH.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specialising in advanced microscopy technologies. Given that the process was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), companies with expertise in manufacturing or distributing microscopy instruments, as well as those providing scientific research solutions, would be well positioned to compete. The successful supplier, Olympus (UK) Ltd., exemplifies a suitable participant, indicating the competitive landscape for similar businesses aiming to expand into public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

UKRI RE20740 Fluorescence Dissection Microscope

Notice Description

Award Notice for the supply of a Fluorescence Dissection Microscope for UKRI.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a0f8760a-51ff-49a6-a79c-d15d52b8ef41
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8d8d1e3-6caa-4758-ba97-607aec025c50
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
£27,895 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,895 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
4 Jan 2021 - 18 Jan 2021 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
scientificresearch@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

OLYMPUS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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