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title: "UKRI - RE20377 - K3 to Krios to upgrade"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-070e51dc-f459-49e4-b9fe-4ce455ef2ae9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2020-09-03"
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# UKRI - RE20377 - K3 to Krios to upgrade

Buyer: UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-070e51dc-f459-49e4-b9fe-4ce455ef2ae9

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## Summary

The UK Shared Business Services Limited has recently completed a public procurement process for the contract titled "UKRI - RE20377 - K3 to Krios to upgrade," which involves the purchase of laboratory equipment valued at £99,568.89. This procurement was conducted under the direct method through a single tender action, as allowed by the PCR 2015 regulations. The contract is classified under the category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, with the delivery address located in Swindon, England. The procurement period concluded on 6th August 2020, and the contract commenced on 17th August 2020, running until 31st January 2021.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in laboratory and precision equipment. Companies that can offer innovative technology, robust product support, or intellectual property rights protection in this sector would be well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The involvement of UK Shared Business Services Limited highlights the importance of collaboration with government bodies, which can further facilitate growth and partnership opportunities in the evolving public procurement landscape.

## Notice

This contract is for the purchase of a K3 to Krios. This contract was place in compliance with PCR 2015 (as amended) Regulation 32 2 b (iii) - (iii) The protection of exclusive rights, including intellectual property rights.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c60fd0-0f01-4eb0-942f-c6722cff53ce |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Aug 2020 |
| Contract period | 16 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,568 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,568 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMETEK (GB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2020 at 15:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c60fd0-0f01-4eb0-942f-c6722cff53ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45c60fd0-0f01-4eb0-942f-c6722cff53ce
  3rd September 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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