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title: "Foetal Bovine Serum"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0234d19e-e711-465b-832d-7401da863bc4"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2019-02-25"
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# Foetal Bovine Serum

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0234d19e-e711-465b-832d-7401da863bc4

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of Foetal Bovine Serum was conducted by UK Shared Business Services Limited, focusing on the animal blood industry category. The direct procurement method was employed as a single tender action due to the technical specialism required for the product, which was considered a sole supply. The tender period ended on 3 January 2019, with the contract effective from 4 January 2019 and scheduled to conclude on 26 June 2020. This process involved a contract value of £60,410 and was located in South West England.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for companies specialising in biological products, particularly those with experience in supplying highly specialised goods. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capacity to meet the specific requirements outlined in the tender would be well-positioned to compete in future procurements of similar nature. Engaging with UK Shared Business Services Limited could lead to further procurement opportunities within the public sector, particularly for businesses capable of delivering niche, high-quality products.

## Notice

Foetal Bovine Serum - Due to the technical specialism in the batch of Foetal Bovine Serum, with even slight differences compromising results of research this is a sole supply

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eff418b2-2158-4d4b-94e4-fad0b08efbfd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 4 Jan 2019 - 26 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,410 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,410 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMOFISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33141580 - Animal blood

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2019 at 10:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eff418b2-2158-4d4b-94e4-fad0b08efbfd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eff418b2-2158-4d4b-94e4-fad0b08efbfd
  25th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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